The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien started off simple but escalated quite quickly into a full-action book that constantly kept the reader on the edge of their seat. It all started with Bilbo Baggins in the hole, which he made into a house. Bilbo is a Hobbit, a certain kind of creature that is much smaller than a normal human. Bag End is where many Hobbits live and many of them have great lives. One day out of the blue as Bilbo was progressing with his daily routine, a great wizard by the name of Gandalf showed up at his door. Gandalf and the dwarves are working together to set off on a great quest, but they need a thief, a role for which Gandalf thinks Bilbo is fit for. Along their journey, Gandalf, Bilbo, and the dwarves encounter many close calls, including being captured many times, but with help from many outside creatures, they gain each other’s trust and are able to work together to escape many difficult situations. One close call was with Gollum, another creature stuck in a cave that wanted to eat Bilbo. After a long game of riddling, which Bilbo eventually won, he found a ring that belonged to Gollum which turned its wearer invisible. Bilbo was then able to escape and meet again with the dwarves and Gandalf. When they reached the end of their quest to take back their old kingdom that was attacked and taken over by a dragon, they all worked hard and gained their kingdom back.
I rated this book a five because it was constantly entertaining, and even though there were challenges that seemed impossible, it was good to know that there was always light at the end of the tunnel. The world that was shown in this novel would never happen, but Tolkien made all the characters relatable to humans, making the book much more enjoyable. The teamwork displayed was a crucial message in this book, showing how everyone makes a difference, no matter how big the group is. Despite all the rough challenges that the characters encountered in this novel, they persevere through and ended up killing a dragon, a feat that seemed impossible towards the beginning of the novel.
The Hobbit is my number one recommendation for people if they ask for a book to read. The constant entertainment and even some good laughs through the book made it a very enjoyable read, and one that can be done over time considering the length of the book. Tolkien left many hidden messages left for readers to find, so it’s down to us to find them!
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