Reader's Paradise discussion

In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a hobbit-hole, and that means comfort.

Written for J.R.R. Tolkien’s own children, The Hobbit met with instant critical acclaim when it was first published in 1937. Now recognized as a timeless classic, this introduction to the hobbit Bilbo Baggins, the wizard Gandalf, Gollum, and the spectacular world of Middle-earth recounts of the adventures of a reluctant hero, a powerful and dangerous ring, and the cruel dragon Smaug the Magnificent.

I'll start it after few days. From 7th of the June, to be precise. It's my first time I'm reading anything by Tolkien. Yaayyy....excited. I haven't watched the movies yet.
Who else gonna join us?

@Arpit how come you haven't watched the movies?

Tadalisika wrote: "@Arpit how come you haven't watched the movies?"

Ahh, I just didn't watch them. Simple :P
Actually, since I've started reading books, I don't watch movies before the book. I know they are great movies, and I'll watch after reading the books :)

Same here. Never try the movies before books! I'll be starting by June 10th

Manasa wrote: "Starting today ^^"

Good luck, girl :)

Sundara wrote: "Same here. Never try the movies before books! I'll be starting by June 10th"

Yeah, they ruin our imagination ;)

Thinking of starting as my first group read.. * contemplating*

Exactly! But unfortunately most of HP I watched the movie first as a kid

Your timing is perfect Nitesh! Good luck

I want to join too but with so many on my currently reading shelf let me see....

Nitesh wrote: "Thinking of starting as my first group read.. * contemplating*"

Please do read this book with the Group :) It will be fun and exciting to know each others thoughts on the book :)

I'm also thinking joining you guys. Hey Arpit. what's up!

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I read it in high school after reading TLOTR. Quite imaginative with many classic elements such as the vain dragon, a sword named after an insect's butt, and Gandalph's classic smartass response to "Good morning!" The Goblin King seemed like an afterthought, though.

I am in... Read another one by Tolkien... Trust me, you will feel as if Middle Earth is a real place and you cannot make fun of it as a fantasy. Just started the Hobbit! The map on the last page is really cool. It folds out so you can read the book and see the map simultaneously without having to change the page! :D

Did anyone read the Foreword? TLDR, but looking for some comments.. Specially about the unpublished page from the manuscript.

J.R.R. Tolkien's creativity has no bounds. See the drawings that he has made on the paper _/\_

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8ymg...
listen to this while you encounter the lyrics Far over the misty mountains cold *enjoying at the moment :) *

Suraj wrote: "I'm also thinking joining you guys. Hey Arpit. what's up!"

Do join us, Suraj. It would be fun. I'm fine. How are you?

Why? @Manasa

What's it about? A sci fiction?

Manasa wrote: "fantasy fiction"
Oh, I see; I thank you, for with this much info I could keep from trying my hand at that something which I' ve neither been used to nor wish to.

I'm starting today. Hope I won't be bored.

It feels like a children's book. Plus his writing, really, reminds me of C.S. Lewis.

The starting is nice. When did you start feeling bored, Manasa?

Is it a slow read?
Pls..already I am stuck with big books!!

I liked the starting.. As Arpit rightly said it is like a children's tale

Sundara wrote: "Is it a slow read?
Pls..already I am stuck with big books!!"

No Sundara, it is interesting. I'm liking it.
You can give it a try :)

Manasa wrote: "Arpit wrote: "The starting is nice. When did you start feeling bored, Manasa?"

After three pages or so XD
See the starting doesn't make you want to keep reading. it's like I had to read a line and..."
*Stares Manasa*

Nitesh wrote: "I liked the starting.. As Arpit rightly said it is like a children's tale"

Nitesh, have you read any Narnia book?

I will Arpit. Starting tomorrow..:D

Manasa wrote: "Arpit wrote: "Manasa wrote: "Arpit wrote: "The starting is nice. When did you start feeling bored, Manasa?"

After three pages or so XD
See the starting doesn't make you want to keep reading. it's ..."

Manasa wrote: "Arpit wrote: "Manasa wrote: "Arpit wrote: "The starting is nice. When did you start feeling bored, Manasa?"

After three pages or so XD
See the starting doesn't make you want to keep reading. it's ..."

It's really worth reading if you persist. I think some people expect the style to be on the same level as The Lord of the Rings. LOTR was written 17 years later and was a much darker and complex tale that explored many themes. The Hobbit was written for Tolkien's children and is a simpler tale than the high fantasy with intricate world building that LOTR became.

I just started it and find it amusing. ....

I'm 20% done. I'm reading it slowly (a little busy nowadays) and really liking it.

@Rebecca- How much done?

The trolls chapter is over. They have just left the Last Homely House :)

I feel like a twelve year boy. I would never stop reading children books, even if I'm hundred :P

Hehe. Same here. I am loving it,it's like a bedtime story;)

I am only 7 % done. Going slow. ...

Yeah. It's not exactly fast paced. We have to just keep reading to know how it ends...

Done!! 5 stars. Loved it. Too much excited for LOTR now :)

Wow. Great Arpit! I've paused it for now!!:( kinda of in a reading slump...

Sundara wrote: "Wow. Great Arpit! I've paused it for now!!:( kinda of in a reading slump..."

Ohuh..I hope you will overcome it soon.

Yeah..it's absolute hell! I'll start something fast-paced and be rid of this slump!!

Hello everyone!My first time posting. I'd like to say that I found the Hobbit a book for kids rather than adults. It has a nice storytelling and Tolkin feels(sounds/reads) like a storyteller. But I can also understand why some find him boring. I confess I got a bit bored reading the Lord of the Rings (and I am a big fan of fantasy fiction).

Hello Niki,
Actually, The Hobbit IS a book for children, written for author's own children. Can't say anything about LOTR :)

Arpit wrote: "Hello Niki,
Actually, The Hobbit IS a book for children, written for author's own children. Can't say anything about LOTR :)"

:D