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Perhaps it was just me but I didn't enjoy this like so many others did. It took me a really long time to get through it as it just didn't excite me. I think one of the most exciting parts was with the dragon. I sure hope Lord of the Rings is a better read for me!
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With the new film, it was time to revisit the old classic. Glad I did. While as a child (it must be nearly 20 years since I last read the book), I read it as a jolly tale of adventure, it has whole other depths in reserve for an adult reader who is at least well read in Tolkien's works.
On the face of it, The Hobbit is a children's book. The plotting isn't too tight and the emphasis is on action, the rather old-fashioned moral of the story and the funny dwarves. However, the book also offers some ...more
On the face of it, The Hobbit is a children's book. The plotting isn't too tight and the emphasis is on action, the rather old-fashioned moral of the story and the funny dwarves. However, the book also offers some ...more
Reading for the first time to see when Roanin might be ready for it. It was a great kid-level pre-Halloween read. That's about my level of scary. :)
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Jul 21, 2011
Lekshmy
marked it as to-read
Dec 28, 2011
Helga
marked it as to-read
Oct 21, 2012
Michelle
marked it as to-read
Jul 27, 2013
Dania
marked it as dnf
