The Hobbit

or There and Back Again

by J.R.R. Tolkien

mass market paperback, 287 pages

English language

Published April 3, 1983 by Ballantine Books.

ISBN:: 978-0-345-29604-7
OCLC Number:: 868147466

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(14 reviews)

THE RELUCTANT HOBBIT

Bilbo Baggins was a hobbit who wanted to be left alone in quiet comfort. But the wizard Gandalf came along with a band of homeless dwarves. Soon Bilbo was drawn into their quest, facing evil orcs, savage wolves, giant spiders, and worse unknown dangers. Finally, it was Bilbo—alone and unaided—who had to confront the great dragon Smaug, the terror of an entire countryside!

This stirring adventure fantasy begins the tale of the hobbits that was continued by J.R.R. Tolkien in his bestselling epic The Lord of the Rings. --back cover

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zeerooth reviewed The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

The timeless classic of the fantasy genre

5 stars

The Hobbit is the first of Tolkien's stories set in the Middle Earth... Actually this book needs no introduction as majority of people are probably aware of its existance and know how Tolkien pioneered the modern fantasy genre. However, it still holds strongly to this day. This epic story of a hobbit embarking on an unexpected journey with a team of dwarves and a wizard just really hooks you in and the world around is built with passion and full of surprises. I love it and now I understand why it's so praised by many.

Eph (they, them) reviewed The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

Loved it years ago

5 stars

I read it years ago (70's) and I spent many of hours reading the trilogy in high school when I should have been doing other things. I do not regret it though.

jonn reviewed The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

Immersive adventures in the childhood

5 stars

When I was a kid, it was hard to read, but interesting at the same time. I think, it's a good book to help children learn that patience reaps rewards. Of a cool story in this particular case.

Madebypaul reviewed The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

Uh yah this one’s good

5 stars

I mean it’s a classic. How could you hate on it?

Michael reviewed The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

Review of 'The Hobbit' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

A great introduction to Middle Earth – an intimate, quirky adventure, but with hints at something greater that I can't wait to read about in The Lord of the Rings.

The audiobook is well read by Rob Inglis, who captures the tone of the novel wonderfully. If you'd told me the voice was that of Tolkien himself, I'd have believed you.