With the long anticipated movie coming out in December, I thought it would be great to read (or in some cases reread) this classic. I read it early in my teen years and look forward to catching up with the characters and plot twists. J.R.R. Tolkien is a master at building a fantastical world, populated with curses and creatures and one incredible quest. Whether you are a plot driven, character driven or even literary driven reader, you will enjoy the adventure.
Overview
A great modern classic and the prelude to THE LORD OF THE RINGS.
Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. Bilbo reluctantly joins their quest, unaware that on his journey to the Lonely Mountain he will encounter both a magic ring and a frightening creature known as Gollum.
"A glorious account of a magnificent adventure, filled with suspense and seasoned with a quiet humor that is irresistible…All those, young or old, who love a fine adventurous tale, beautifully told, will take The Hobbit to their hearts."—New York Times Book Review
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