The Hobbit
by J. R. R. Tolkien
Taste attributes: fantasyadventurefamilymonster/alien/supernaturalfastfresh & originalwholesomelightimaginarysimplelinearglossybig & variedall consuming questunderdog triumphscoming of age
Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, inventive fantasy novel, glossy rather than gritty. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
Pace: balanced · Originality: very fresh · Tone: wholesome · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: very linear · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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4.3 / 5
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About This Book
The Hobbit is a tale of high adventure, undertaken by a company of dwarves in search of dragon-guarded gold. A reluctant partner in this perilous quest is Bilbo Baggins, a comfort-loving unambitious hobbit, who surprises even himself by his resourcefulness and skill as a burglar.
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- Author
- J. R. R. Tolkien
- Published
- 1937
- Pages
- 310
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- Open Library
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