The Hobbit
J.R.R Tolkien
New York: Houghton Mifflin Company,
1973. Print.
Set in the middle ages, this
adventurous tale is about a hobbit, Bilbo Baggins of the Shire. At the turn of
the first page, this book takes you back to a time where mountains were full of
danger - a place where trolls, goblins, elves and dwarves alike still roamed
the earth. Bilbo, never known to do anything out of the ordinary, is ushered
into an adventure he could never dream of. Bilbo and friends venture across
distant lands in spite of reclaiming what was taken from the dwarves years ago
by a dragon named Smaug. This heart felt story gives you a glimpse into the
history and politics of a neglected, but important period. This book is
appropriate for those who's hearts enjoy happy company and simple times - to
be swept out of their shoes by sticky situations under brutal circumstances - for those select few who find miracles and catastrophes to be a thing of beauty all at once - and of course exciting
endings. The hobbit leaves you wanting more.
