Author: J.R.R. Tolkien
Genre: Fantasy, Classic, and Adventure
Ratings
Enjoyability/Awesomeness: 9
- Action: 8
- Suspense: 8
- Boredom: 4
- Romance: 1
- Magic: 10
- Thrills: 9
Recommended Age Range: 10+
- Violence/Fear: 5
- Mature Content: 1
- Language: 2
- Alcohol/Drugs: 3
- Advertising: 1
- Positive Messages: 10
- Role Models: 10
Overview
This is one of the best classic fantasy books of all time. The prequel to J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, this story is a bit faster paced than its followers, which makes it a better fit for young readers, or anyone wishing to break into the LOTR books. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who is invited on the journey of a lifetime. His quest if filled with dwarves, wizards, elves, dragons, and the other creatures of Middle Earth. The movies made from this book, while still excellent, are a poor representation of the book. Our suggestion, as always, is to read the book first.
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I really should be roleplaying right now, but I’m not.
Oh, fine then. Here goes.
“This book is a simply splendid one, perchance the finest novel to ever be seen in the Shire! That good old chap by the name of Tolkien is a spectacular author. Best writer west of Bree, I should imagine.”
I haven’t done any written role-play in a while, so don’t judge. 😀
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Great review – and great remarks on the movies.
Though they don’t necessarily represent the book well, they are still excellent. They stick by the major plot points, and are entertaining and thrilling to watch.
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