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Jessi Johnson asked this question about The Hobbit, or There and Back Again:
I've never really watched the Lord of the Rings movies or read the books (not for lack of interest, just haven't gotten around to it). Would you suggest I read The Hobbit before LotR?
Paul Atreides My recommendation would be to avoid the movies. I personally find the movies to be Hollywood trite. Also The Hobbit is a good place to start, it's my …mǰMy recommendation would be to avoid the movies. I personally find the movies to be Hollywood trite. Also The Hobbit is a good place to start, it's my personal favorite. Also search for this illustrators to help your imagination. John Howe, Ted Nasmith, the Hilderbrant brothers, Tony DiTerlizzi and Diddier Grafert.(less)
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The Hobbit, or There and Back Again
by J.R.R. Tolkien
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