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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?

Michael The Hobbit can be sort of a "gateway" book, as it provides Tolkien's amazing fantasy and storytelling but without the (sometimes intimidating) detail …moreThe Hobbit can be sort of a "gateway" book, as it provides Tolkien's amazing fantasy and storytelling but without the (sometimes intimidating) detail and complexity of LOTR. The Hobbit will introduce Tolkien's world and mythology, so you will have some context when you read LOTR.(less)

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Jessi Johnson Thanks for the suggestion, I actually just read The Hobbit with my book group and I really liked it, cannot wait to read LOTR :)
Dec 01, 2014 03:03PM · flag

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by J.R.R. Tolkien

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