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The Hobbit, or There and Back Again
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Now I don't remember all the names of those 13 dwarfs, but still I can legitimately say I enjoyed the book. The Hobbit (the version rewritten by Tolkien) is sophisticated enough to please adults and children alike.
Initially, nobody knew how Gollum looked like. Seriously, just take a look at the various covers of the book and you'll see diverse bodies as Gollum. The Ring acquired by Bilbo is so quaint, so practical.
Tolkien weaved his magic here and delivered a timeless classic. The adventures of Bilbo, especially those without Gandalf to bail him out, are very original. I hope the uninitiated don't get deterred by the movie trilogy. That would be a tragedy. I give this book a perfect five stars.
Initially, nobody knew how Gollum looked like. Seriously, just take a look at the various covers of the book and you'll see diverse bodies as Gollum. The Ring acquired by Bilbo is so quaint, so practical.
Tolkien weaved his magic here and delivered a timeless classic. The adventures of Bilbo, especially those without Gandalf to bail him out, are very original. I hope the uninitiated don't get deterred by the movie trilogy. That would be a tragedy. I give this book a perfect five stars.
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July 10, 2018
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July 10, 2018
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July 13, 2018
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August 11, 2020
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Jul 13, 2018 06:31AM
Glad you enjoyed this book so much, Luffy! Terrific review!
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Paula wrote: "Glad you enjoyed this book so much, Luffy! Terrific review!"Thanks, Paula! I can't believe that the book didn't feature on my radar for all these years growing up.
Hell, at my age, I can't remember the names of the Seven Dwarfs who sha led up with Snow White.
The Pirate Ghost wrote: "Hell, at my age, I can't remember the names of the Seven Dwarfs who sha led up with Snow White."That knack must come in handy when trying to be in AA.
Love Tolkien! Glad you enjoyed it :D
"I hope the uninitiated don't get deterred by the movie trilogy. That would be a tragedy."I think the movies DO make for some lovely eye-candy though. I remember having thoroughly despized Thranduil in the books, picturing him more like some weirdly deformed gnome with long blonde hair. Movie-Thranduil however is a sight for sore eyes... well, should one's preferences swing that way, I mean. XD
Alex ✰ Comets and Comments ✰ wrote: "Love Tolkien! Glad you enjoyed it :D"So do I, Alex!
Ms. Smartarse wrote: ""I hope the uninitiated don't get deterred by the movie trilogy. That would be a tragedy."I think the movies DO make for some lovely eye-candy though. I remember having thoroughly despized Thrand..."
He was played by the actor Lee Pace, methinks. He also played as the blue villain in Guardians of the Galaxy. In my mind he was the perfect cast for Odd Thomas, a book I read recently.
Lee Pace had one of the most ridiculous lines in the third Hobbit movie...when Tauriel asks, "Why does it hurt so much?" Thranduil replies, "Because it's real."
Despite all that, I understand your POV, he is indeed very handsome.
It's actually 13 dwarfs.
Jeanine wrote: "It's actually 13 dwarfs."Made the correction.
Adrian wrote: "Great review Luffy"My thanks, Adrian!
A great review, for a well-deserved book , Luffy!
Meghna wrote: "A great review, for a well-deserved book , Luffy!"I write reviews differently now. Back then they were slowly evolving to be shorter.
There is also a 1977 animated version of Hobbit - I don't love the animation, but story-wise they did so much better than the trilogy version 😂
A timeless classic indeed, for all ages. Glad it aced Luffy!
