The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Review by Whit
The Hobbit is a classic fantasy novel about the unexpected adventure of a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins. Hobbits are small human-like creatures with furry feet that live simple lives. Bilbo’s mother comes from a daring family of hobbits named the Tooks. His dad’s family, the Baggins, is well respected and “normal” compared to the Tooks. For most of Bilbo’s short life, he is happy and comfortable in his house under the hill. One day, a wizard named Gandolf shows up at Bilbo’s house and asks if he wants to go on an adventure. Bilbo declines because the Baggins part of him loves his quiet life and wants to continue enjoying it. After Bilbo goes back inside, Gandolf leaves a secret symbol on his door. The next day, dwarves appear at his house after seeing the sign. They convince him to join their quest to steal treasure from a fierce dragon. Along the way, they encounter both danger and surprises.
Overall, the Hobbit is a great story filled with suspense that really grabs the reader’s attention. If you love fantasy, I definitely recommend this book and hope that you also enjoy it. I never once got bored while reading this fantastic novel.
