Book Review: The Hobbit

Probably most of you have seen the movies, and maybe many of you have even read the book, but if you haven't, here's what it is about!

The Hobbit

by J.R.R. Tolkien

   

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.

This is the penultimate adventure story, and J.R.R. Tolkien the genius behind it.  Tolkien takes generic fantasy and fairy tale creatures and weaves a tale that has never been told before.  This book, written 75 years ago STILL has readers salivating.

From  a small hole underground to the Misty Mountains, your imaginary world will be rocked and the adventure will not stop.  I don't think Tolkien has one page in his story without some incredible action happening. 

If you haven't read The Hobbit yet, WHAT ARE YOU THINKING!? Get it now!