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The Hobbit by J.R.R. TolkienMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was surprisingly a hard read, but nonetheless, I enjoyed it! All of the adventures, creatures, and events were really interesting to read about. There were a couple instances where I felt like the scene happening could have had more time spent on it, but overall I understood what was happening. I will say, most of the chapters are ridiculously long. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but I have always loved those short chapters. XD
I would also like to add that all of the songs and riddles were really well thought out. They made the story more interesting and caused you to think a little bit.
Anyway, I believe that this book is an essential read. It was super fun joining in on the adventure with Bilbo and the dwarves and seeing all the dangers they faced.
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I think I will :) I have a long line of books to read, but I will definitely read them one of these days 😂
It's not my best work or anything, and I wrote it in a hurry, but here it is. 😊https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Gracie wrote: "The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was surprisingly a hard read, but nonetheless, I enjoyed it! All of the adventures, creatures, and events were really interesting ..."
Great review! I like how you summarized things into a short, cohesive review! Every time I try to write, it gets so long because I don't know how to do "short but to the point." 😄
Haha thank you guys!And I totally get you 😂
Also, I loved how you described Bilbo’s character. All of it is so true!
Aw, thanks!Is The Hobbit the only book by Tolkien that you've read?
…yesI know, it’s sad. But I do want to check out some more of his books in the near future!
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Gracie wrote: "…yesI know, it’s sad. But I do want to check out some more of his books in the near future!"
You should! You should!
(I second Lily XD)
It's totally fine if you haven't yet! They're great! Just, his other books are a little harder (and longer!) to read. I had a hard time the first time I read it, too. But if you want a short read, his short story Farmer Giles of Ham is fun!
Ooo cool! I’ll definitely check it out! :)
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Oh, no. LotR isn't that bad. Sorry I was talking about his other books being harder. But it sure is a lot longer!But you're right, if you think about it as three separate books, it'll be easier. I tackled all at once (I have the 3 in 1 edition) so it felt so longgggg!
How long did it take you to read all 3 books when you first read it?
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Less than a year. I remember I read The Hobbit + LotR in 7th grade and then The Silmarillion the summer after, so I was def done with LotR by the time summer rolled around then.
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Wow, you read The Silmarillion in 8th grade? Puts me to shame... XD
I beat you in LotR, tho. The first time I read it, I finished the 3 books in 10 days. Hehehe. XD
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Well, it did take me like three tries and lots of scrolling through fan art to do it, so... XD
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WOW. How?!?! Just how?! I don't think I've ever read a Tolkien book in less than a week let alone three in that amount of time!
Lilyyy wrote: "Ella wrote: "Wow, you read The Silmarillion in 8th grade? Puts me to shame... XD"Well, it did take me like three tries and lots of scrolling through fan art to do it, so... XD"
Haha, yes, looking at fanart can motivate you to read!
Lilyyy wrote: "Ella wrote: "I beat you in LotR, tho. The first time I read it, I finished the 3 books in 10 days. Hehehe. XD"WOW. How?!?! Just how?! I don't think I've ever read a Tolkien book in less than a we..."
Haha! I'm just too gooddddd!
But really, idk. I was just so into it. I couldn't stop reading! Then before I knew it—poof!! I was done! And I was so so SOOOO sad when I finished it!!!
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Well, it did take me like three tries and lots of scrolling through fan art to do it, so... XD"
Ha..."
Yeah XD Plus I remember lots of confusion over Fingon vs. Fingolfin before I finally figured out their differences (and that I liked Fingon better) LOL
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WOW. How?!?! Just how?! I don't think I've ever read a Tolkien book in..."
Wow, that's amazing!!!! So have you read it more than once?!
Yes! Exactly! When the names are similar, it just makes things so much harder! I had to take detailed notes to keep track of everything. XD
Lilyyy wrote: "Ella wrote: "Lilyyy wrote: "Ella wrote: "I beat you in LotR, tho. The first time I read it, I finished the 3 books in 10 days. Hehehe. XD"WOW. How?!?! Just how?! I don't think I've ever read a To..."
Yeah! I've read it multiple times. I don't remember exactly how many times, though. It's just one of those books that never gets old. ☺️
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Haha true XD
Okay, but I remember this one making me wanna cryyyy in 7th grade science class!
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WOW. How?!?! Just how?! I don't think I've..."
That's impressive! It's been forever since I've read LotR!! I remember what happened, but I barely remember what exactly I felt about it :(
Other than that I liked it, of course XD
Lilyyy wrote: "Ella wrote: "Yes! Exactly! When the names are similar, it just makes things so much harder! I had to take detailed notes to keep track of everything. XD"Haha true XD
Okay, but I remember this on..."
Sorry, the picture is kinda small on my phone. Who is that supposed to be? Just looking at something so horrible happening to someone is enough to make me sad, tho!
Lilyyy wrote: "Ella wrote: "Lilyyy wrote: "Ella wrote: "Lilyyy wrote: "Ella wrote: "I beat you in LotR, tho. The first time I read it, I finished the 3 books in 10 days. Hehehe. XD"WOW. How?!?! Just how?! I don..."
Ooh, you should do a reread someday! Just takes a lot of time, ik.
Same, tho. It's actually been over a year I think since I last read it, too, so I don't remember all the little details.
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Haha true XD
Okay, but I r..."
Aww, you can't see it? Is it better now? It's Fingon at the Nirnaeth Arnoediad 😭😭😭
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WOW. How?!?! J..."
Yes, I'm 100% planning to this year! I plan to finish Beren and Luthien and reread The Fall of Gondolin, The Hobbit, and LotR!
Lilyyy wrote: "Ella wrote: "Lilyyy wrote: "Ella wrote: "Yes! Exactly! When the names are similar, it just makes things so much harder! I had to take detailed notes to keep track of everything. XD"Haha true XD
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Yes, I can see it now! 😭😭 Fingon!!!! Noooo!!!!
Lilyyy wrote: "Ella wrote: "Lilyyy wrote: "Ella wrote: "Lilyyy wrote: "Ella wrote: "Lilyyy wrote: "Ella wrote: "I beat you in LotR, tho. The first time I read it, I finished the 3 books in 10 days. Hehehe. XD"W..."
Wow, you're going to do a Tolkien marathon, eh? Nice!
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Yep! I realized from last year that I read 100+ books and barely anything by Tolkien! So that didn't feel good lol
Hahaha. Yeah, I just realized I read 200+ books and didn't read much C.S. Lewis. And he's one of my favorite authors! 😄
I'm rooting for you, tho! I hope you have a great year in reading and a great Tolkien Marathon! XD
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Awwww, ah well! What are your plans with reading this year? I want to get into more nonfiction, too!
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Thanks!!!
Lilyyy wrote: "Ella wrote: "Hahaha. Yeah, I just realized I read 200+ books and didn't read much C.S. Lewis. And he's one of my favorite authors! 😄"Awwww, ah well! What are your plans with reading this year? I ..."
I'm not sure. I want to read a lot, but I want to make sure I don't go overboard with it. I want to spend more time with God this year, but yeah, I might get into more nonfiction. There are a lot of good nonfiction books out there!
We have Mere Christianity and some of Lewis's other books at work, so I might try to find an excuse to read it for work. XD
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Awwww, ah well! What are your plans with readin..."
That's true!! I want to do more audiobooks, too, so there's less of a strain on my eyes. If you've got some theological books or Christian nonfiction at least, those could be really good! That's what I'm going for :)
I still can't believe you just get to read for work!! That's like the best job ever!
Yh, I totally agree. I seriously discovered the convenience and awesomeness of audiobooks last year.Ooh, The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence was really good! I know I've read others, too, but I can't think of any rn.
Ikr! It's fun! But since I'm teaching kids, I end up reading Thomas picture books and stuff a lot! But I sometimes make excuses to "review" the other books for the older kids. XD
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I've got some books on End Times by David Jeremiah that I really want to read and then I want to get back into doing devotionals, too! (I made the mistake of doing like three at a time and that didn't last long...)
Haha I like that! Maybe someday I'll get to work at Barnes and Noble or something? *gets dreamy eyes*
Wow, really?! I'll check those out!Ooh, we have a lot of end times books at our house, too. Well, my dad has a lot in his office. I just never really read them because he always gives me a play-by-play when he finishes, so I know everything it talks about.
Ah yes. I've done the same thing. It does get hard keeping up with so many devotionals.
Yes! Go follow that dreammmm! You can do it! Maybe you can even get a cardboard cutout of you and prop it up somewhere, and just read all day. 😏
