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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?
Karen Yes as it will help to set up for the trilogy in some part to give a more rounded picture. Or so I feel, reading it many time over the years. I always…moreYes as it will help to set up for the trilogy in some part to give a more rounded picture. Or so I feel, reading it many time over the years. I always start with the Hobbit. It was a great was to start my children out right and get them interested in books. (less)
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The Hobbit, or There and Back Again
by J.R.R. Tolkien
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