The Hobbit, literature wise, has to be one of the best books ever, if not best books of our generation. the story starts by introducing what a hobbit is. it explains that they are little people, about half the size of humans, with thick hair on their feet, round bellies, and a love of good food, comfort, and security. Most hobbits, live in holes on the side of the hill, just as comfortable as the average American home.
Our story begins as most stories do. On a chill afternoon, with a pipe in hand, and a steady gaze across the beautiful landscape that lay before him. I am referring of course, to the well known hobbit of the shire, cheery old Bilbo Baggins. As Baggins is enjoying himself, a gray old man slowly hobbles his way toward Bilbo. they go on to have a conversation, and they grey man, recognized by Bilbo as the firework extraordinaire, Gandalf, offers for Bilbo to go on an adventure. being a hobbit, this sounds like a completely tasteless idea, of which he wanted absolutely nothing to do with. so, as to not be rude, he offered Gandalf to a nice tea get together, and led him to be on his way. the next afternoon, the doorbell rings.
Bilbo, thinking to find Gandalf, ready for a nice, good old fashioned hangout between two acquaintances over tea, instead finds himself looking upon a disgruntled dwarf named Dwalin, who has at this time has pushed passed Bilbo, and started to eat. the same happens with 12 other dwarfs, not even including the giant mass of a person that is Gandalf. after completely cleaning out the pantry that used to be full of yummy treats and delicious delectable. afterward, they begin to discuss business. they explain that after slaying Thorin's grandfathers friends and his grandfather, a dragon named Smaug claimed all the treasure that was rightfully Thorin and the companies. they explain that they, meaning andalf, want Bilbo to be the burglar, or the sneaky man, in the expedition to get what is rightfully the dwarfs. Bilbo spends the night in troubled dreams, ready for the road ahead.
This book was a one of a kind, story. it was filled with wonderful information that was unnecessary, but completely quenching of my constant thirst for deep, adventure filled stories. I thought that J.R.R Tolkien wrote this story to the fullest extent of his capabilities, without creating a completely useless piece of crap book filled with useless big words and long descriptions, making the story an otherwise bad experience. which, is quite impressive considering all of the mediocre fantasy lord of the rings wannabes of tour generation. if you like Orcs, and Elves, and swords, and Dwarfs, you will love the hobbit. Tolkien was the one that brought all of those wonderful creatures in the open for everyone to see, in the first place. i would be willing to argue that next to harry potter, this story is the most creative story I have ever read, and I would recommend this to any person that can read and understand what it is saying. it will stimulate your creative mind, and fill it with beautiful pictures, creative songs, and a story of a brave hobbit that will remain in your heart for as long as you live.
3 comments:
To be perfectly honest; I'm only commenting for the grade. But this book was pretty good and so was your review, and therefore I have nothing negative to say.
Charlie, you lazy bugger. If you think you are getting credit for such a lame comment, think again. McLovin, The Hobbit is not a book of your generation, or even my generation for that matter. It was written in 1937...so maybe not even your grandparents' generation. Consider, instead of being so wonderful for your generation, the idea that this book is completely timeless.
One more thing, there are many aspects of Harry Potter that were probably influenced by Tolkein. I.e. wraiths and dementors.
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