Mass Market Paperback, 287 pages
English language
Published Feb. 1, 1977 by Ballantine Books.
Bilbo Baggins was a hobbit who wanted to be left alone in quiet comfort. But the wizard Gandalf came along with a band of homeless dwarves. Soon Bilbo was drawn into their quest, facing evil orcs, savage wolves, giant spiders, and worse unknown dangers. Finally, it was Bilbo-alone and unaided-who had to confront the great dragon Smaug, the terror of an entire countryside.
Last read as a kid, re-read with my daughter, remains a quick-paced inventive fantasy adventure, I only had to skip over a few racist descriptions. I had more fun singing the songs as an adult than they were when I was a kid, could even have used a few more!
Listened to the Andy Serkis narrated audiobook and it was just completely perfect. I've read The Hobbit before and recently rewatched the movies. Neither of those experiences compares to listening to the master.
Listened to the Andy Serkis narrated audiobook and it was just completely perfect. I've read The Hobbit before and recently rewatched the movies. Neither of those experiences compares to listening to the master.
