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I decided to reread this since my youngest is slowly being indoctrinated into the world of Tolkien, and it was such a delight and joy to read again and relive childhood memories of my mom reading to me of Bilbo’s adventures. I could hear her voice in my head during the Riddles in the Dark chapter, impersonating Gollum—the best interpretation I know. Thoroughly enjoyed it every minute. It’s no wonder The Hobbit is such a fantasy staple.
I have no idea why I waited until my son was old enough for this book to read it myself. I guess because we were meant to read it together. He hasn't yet embraced the other Tolkein books, but this one he loved. Of course I had to read the rest after beginning the journey here.
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I'm always trepidatious about revisiting childhood loves--so often they disappoint. I'm so happy that this one held up. I last read the Hobbit when I was about 10 years old and my favorite uncle gifted me a copy. While I've revisited the LOTR trilogy since then, I hadn't come back to the Hobbit.
I'd forgotten how personable the narration was. My memory had filed Tolkien away under "good ideas but stiff storytelling," but I didn't find it stiff in this re-read. The storyteller voice charmed me an ...more
I'd forgotten how personable the narration was. My memory had filed Tolkien away under "good ideas but stiff storytelling," but I didn't find it stiff in this re-read. The storyteller voice charmed me an ...more
One of the greatest fantasy novels of all time. I'm retreading it for two reasons. 1) I was given a copy of Fellowship of the Ring for Christmas and, as its been years since I read it, I want to refresh my memory. 2) the movie is coming out and I wanted to refresh my memory. So really, only one reason. :-)
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Feb 04, 2009
Victoria Sanchez
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I am reading this to my son and I had forgotten how wonderful this story is! And so interesting: there is no way an editor would let Tolkien get away with such long sentences these days.
I enjoyed listening to this over the last few days at work and I feel like it has become a tradition now. January = The Hobbit.
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