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Jessi Johnson asked this question about The Hobbit, or There and Back Again:
I've never really watched the Lord of the Rings movies or read the books (not for lack of interest, just haven't gotten around to it). Would you suggest I read The Hobbit before LotR?
Hat Kid The Hobbit can provide a good backstory, and help explain some of the loose ends in LOTR. It really is your choice, as I read LOTR first and still enj…moreThe Hobbit can provide a good backstory, and help explain some of the loose ends in LOTR. It really is your choice, as I read LOTR first and still enjoyed the book a lot.(less)
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The Hobbit, or There and Back Again
by J.R.R. Tolkien
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