The Hobbit
It really was quite a pleasant tale. I have always loved the magnificent world that J.R.R. Tolkien created through The Lord of the Rings, so I decided to check out one of his other novels.The Hobbit was just as, if not more, exciting.
The Hobbit is all about adventure and stepping out your door. It follows Mr. Bilbo Baggins, as he joins Thorin and Company to reclaim the dwarven treasure from Smaug the Dreadful, a dragon. Time and time again, Bilbo proves his worth, though he is but one small hobbit, throughout their journey. At some points, I dare say, he was more important than all the other companions.
For those of you who have watched the recent film, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, I suggest you must read the book! There are many similarities and the movie somewhat keeps the same storyline as the book, but they are both executed differently. The movie sings of Peter Jackson, and it is told like a legend. The book sings through J.R.R. Tolkien and is told like a fairytale. Even in the darkest times of trouble, Tolkien writes lightheartedly. The villains even spoke with a sense of politeness and manners. When troubles are amuck, you just know that something good will happen and the hero will come out of this.
I really loved how Tolkien weaved in little wisdoms throughout the book. He uses the most unlikely, seemingly insignificant character, a hobbit, to turn the world around. It shows that having the courage to do something greater than yourself no matter who you are is worth it. And that the first step is the hardest but once you take it, your adventure will begin! Even at the end, you learn that there are much more important things than gold.
May your beards never grow thin,
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