Hobbit least liked

Beregond · 01-07-2005, 04:25 PM

Would you all agree with me that the hobbit is the least talked about book of middle earth. I think it could be my 2nd fave and after all it was what bought me into the world of tolkien

ItalianLegolas · 01-07-2005, 04:36 PM

not exactly the least talked about

Lizra · 01-07-2005, 04:45 PM

I disagree. It's my favorite.

It's the most fun.....

Manveru · 01-08-2005, 01:03 AM

i think that the least talked about book about middle-earth would prolly be one of the HoMe's or something like 'The Tolkien Miscellany' which is a book i have that has alot of his writings like Smith of Wootton Major, Farmer Giles of Ham, Tree and Leaf, The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and a few more. One of those or a book by some random tolkien scholar.

ItalianLegolas · 01-09-2005, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Manveru

i think that the least talked about book about middle-earth would prolly be one of the HoMe's or something like 'The Tolkien Miscellany' which is a book i have that has alot of his writings like Smith of Wootton Major, Farmer Giles of Ham, Tree and Leaf, The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and a few more. One of those or a book by some random tolkien scholar.

oh yeah, my friend had to do a book study on Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, he said that he didn't like it as much as LoTR, but really, who would expect him to?

barrelrider110 · 01-14-2005, 02:43 PM

I thought this thread was about the our least-favorite hobbit. Duh!

BTW for me that would be Ted Sandyman. He's always trying to puff himself up at the expense of others. Sheesh.

Athena · 01-08-2005, 01:42 AM

OH my GOSH!
I just noticed your little Cloud thing! ~WAY cool!

ItalianLegolas · 01-09-2005, 05:04 PM

i'm assuming that you're speaking to me, since i'm the only one that i am aware of that has a Cloud avatar, and it is pretty cool, but anyway, back on topic... I wouldn't say that the Hobbit is the least liked of the books, maybe most under-appreciated, or least talked about

Twista · 02-24-2005, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ItalianLegolas

i'm assuming that you're speaking to me, since i'm the only one that i am aware of that has a Cloud avatar, and it is pretty cool, but anyway, back on topic...

No, no, it is a cool avatar... let Athena speak..

EarthBound · 02-25-2005, 07:40 AM

I'll try and stay on topic....tricky....got it! Your avitar is "cool" ...it looks like a portion of the Misty Mountains! There, I related it to the topic....yup yup yup.

Mrs.Gimli · 01-30-2005, 06:46 PM

I do not know,,,,,,,,LOTR is A lot better in a way,,,But the H is more happy,nice,and it has more humor

EarthBound · 02-24-2005, 03:23 PM

Hobbit is awsome at introducing a new reader to Tolkien. Especially for kids. You can read a little bit to them each night before they go to bed, they'll look forward to it and be eager to read the LOTR.

ofthewind · 08-11-2005, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Beregond

Would you all agree with me that the hobbit is the least talked about book of middle earth. I think it could be my 2nd fave and after all it was what bought me into the world of tolkien

i agree.. the hobbit isn't given the coverage it deserves even though it is a major piece of the puzzle that makes up the third age.. the most obvious reason could be the fact that it was introduced as a children's book originally and therefore people find it hard to fully associate the text with the lord of the rings..... what do YOU think?

Lenya · 08-13-2005, 12:10 PM

Ah, first post

welcome. I totally agree with you. It is good on its own, but it doesn't match up with the rest.

Elf Music · 08-14-2005, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ofthewind

i agree.. the hobbit isn't given the coverage it deserves even though it is a major piece of the puzzle that makes up the third age.. the most obvious reason could be the fact that it was introduced as a children's book originally and therefore people find it hard to fully associate the text with the lord of the rings..... what do YOU think?

Yeh, I think that's the problem really. While LOTR is regarded as an adult book that's also suitable for younger readers, The Hobbit is still thought of as a children's book. The writing style is ceratinly less adult although the magic the book weaves is just as wonderful and it ceratinly forms a crucial part of the Ring story.

As to it being the least loved of Tolkien's works, I wouldn't agree. I think it's a brilliant book. Something like Farmer Giles of Ham or Smith of Wooton Major are probably more deserving of the title.

Tamuril Sirfalas · 11-16-2005, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Beregond

Would you all agree with me that the hobbit is the least talked about book of middle earth. I think it could be my 2nd fave and after all it was what bought me into the world of tolkien

ill agree that its not talked about much but it is talked about. its not left in the dark at all but i prefer LOTRS to the hobbit

01-07-2005, 04:25 PM	#1
Beregond Hobbit Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: England Posts: 28	Hobbit least liked Would you all agree with me that the hobbit is the least talked about book of middle earth. I think it could be my 2nd fave and after all it was what bought me into the world of tolkien

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ItalianLegolas Tolkien-aholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: somewhere in the solar system... more specifically NJ... Posts: 712	not exactly the least talked about __________________ What was lost is now found.

01-07-2005, 04:45 PM	#3
Lizra Domesticated Swing Babe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Reality Posts: 5,340	I disagree. It's my favorite. It's the most fun..... __________________ Happy Atheist Go Democrats!

01-08-2005, 01:03 AM	#4
Manveru Elven Warrior Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 256	i think that the least talked about book about middle-earth would prolly be one of the HoMe's or something like 'The Tolkien Miscellany' which is a book i have that has alot of his writings like Smith of Wootton Major, Farmer Giles of Ham, Tree and Leaf, The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and a few more. One of those or a book by some random tolkien scholar. __________________ Earendel arose where the shadow flows At Ocean's silent brim; Through the mouth of night as a ray of light Where the shores are sheer and dim He launched his bark like a silver spark From the last and lonely sand; Then on sunlit breath of day's fiery death He sailed from Westerland

01-14-2005, 02:43 PM	#6
barrelrider110 Peer of the realm of Sanguine Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Hill, Marlton, NJ Posts: 798	I thought this thread was about the our least-favorite hobbit. Duh! BTW for me that would be Ted Sandyman. He's always trying to puff himself up at the expense of others. Sheesh. __________________ “"I am the friend of bears and the guest of eagles. I am Ringwinner and Luckwearer; and I am Barrel-rider," Fear Complacency! ___________________ Something under the bed is drooling

01-08-2005, 01:42 AM	#7
Athena Sapling Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2	Cloud Avatar OH my GOSH! I just noticed your little Cloud thing! ~WAY cool!

01-09-2005, 05:04 PM	#8
ItalianLegolas Tolkien-aholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: somewhere in the solar system... more specifically NJ... Posts: 712	i'm assuming that you're speaking to me, since i'm the only one that i am aware of that has a Cloud avatar, and it is pretty cool, but anyway, back on topic... I wouldn't say that the Hobbit is the least liked of the books, maybe most under-appreciated, or least talked about __________________ What was lost is now found.

02-25-2005, 07:40 AM	#10
EarthBound Lady Tipple & Queen of Blessed Thistle Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: I've been told it's all in my head Posts: 916	I'll try and stay on topic....tricky....got it! Your avitar is "cool" ...it looks like a portion of the Misty Mountains! There, I related it to the topic....yup yup yup. __________________ Beer + Pizza = N'uff said Happy to be here The HACBR has been alerted to my postings…..Hobbits Against Constant Beer References Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. --Ben Franklin I want my Mooter T-Shirt!

01-30-2005, 06:46 PM	#11
Mrs.Gimli Hobbit Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 39	I do not know,,,,,,,,LOTR is A lot better in a way,,,But the H is more happy,nice,and it has more humor

02-24-2005, 03:23 PM	#12
EarthBound Lady Tipple & Queen of Blessed Thistle Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: I've been told it's all in my head Posts: 916	Hobbit is awsome at introducing a new reader to Tolkien. Especially for kids. You can read a little bit to them each night before they go to bed, they'll look forward to it and be eager to read the LOTR. __________________ Beer + Pizza = N'uff said Happy to be here The HACBR has been alerted to my postings…..Hobbits Against Constant Beer References Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. --Ben Franklin I want my Mooter T-Shirt!

08-13-2005, 12:10 PM	#14
Lenya Elentári Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: South Africa Posts: 727	Ah, first post welcome. I totally agree with you. It is good on its own, but it doesn't match up with the rest. Last edited by Lenya : 08-13-2005 at 12:15 PM.

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