The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Hobbit

The Lord of the Rings #0

J.R.R. Tolkien with Alan Lee (Illustrator)

288 pages • first pub 1937 (editions)

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Description

Bilbo Baggins, a respectable, well-to-do hobbit, lives comfortably in his hobbit-hole until the day the wandering wizard Gandalf chooses him to take part in an adventure from which he may never return.

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Moods

adventurous 99%
lighthearted 50%
funny 41%
hopeful 26%
inspiring 22%
mysterious 17%
relaxing 15%
emotional 13%
tense 11%
challenging 8%
dark 5%
reflective 4%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 22%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | A mix: 42% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.18

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