Anyone else?

Bronwyn of Gondor · 02-01-2003, 06:55 PM

Is this anyone else's favorite book of the series? I think the reason I like this one so much is that it's just an adventure... You know, the future of the world doesn't depend on the outcome... If Bilbo and the dwarves fail in their mission, they just lose out on the treasure, however, if Frodo and the others fail in their mission, all of Middle Earth will become darkness and slavery and other general ickiness.

As I love the characters of Lord of the Rings better (only a little!), I still like The Hobbit better as a story.

WallRocker · 02-01-2003, 07:56 PM

Sorry, but I don't

I like LotR better because, since the books are longer, there's more time for things like charecter development.

Thrain · 02-01-2003, 08:55 PM

I too would have to disagree just because you can get more emersed in the Lord of the Rings than the Hobbit, also the characters are cooler, there are more action sequences and it just has a better and more complex plot line than just a Hobbit who helps find a hoard of treasure.

Bronwyn of Gondor · 02-01-2003, 10:21 PM

That's why I like it, LoL. It's much simpler and just easier to have fun with, without fretting about the end of the world and such. Oh well, to each his own, I suppose.

Diamond · 02-02-2003, 03:08 PM

Sorry, Bronwyn.

I like the three LotR books better, "RotK" as my favorite out of the three of those. "The Hobbit" is still great, though.

Di

Elvedans · 02-02-2003, 03:20 PM

I prefer LOTR to the Hobbit because i read it of my own free will whereas I was made to read the hobbit a long time ago. I generally hate things if someone forces them upon me, but i think if i read it again now i would love the hobbit just as much as LOTR.

francod · 02-03-2003, 02:06 AM

B you are right on time. The hobbit is an adventure and the story can go anywhere. Lotr is heavy good vs evil, and also has a things were better when i was kid quality to it. Did you ever realy question if good would win in the end of Lotr.

Evenstar1400 · 02-03-2003, 10:00 PM

sry, i like LOTR better. theres more fighting action, and its more of a quest than the hobbit is. the characters in LOTR have more of a deep understanding of middle earth and would do anything to save it from evil. in the hobbit they are concerned with getting back treasure. to me the dwarves seemed kinda self centered. but thats just my opinion.

Lizra · 02-03-2003, 10:22 PM

I like The Hobbit (almost) better! I prefer the story of The Hobbit for entertainment. It's light hearted and fun. (and has some nice art) I really don't compare it with LoTR though, they are different types of literature. LoTR is more fullfilling (and intense). It is longer and more complex......so, you get more out of it. I do enjoy the addition of the race of man. (my favorite species!

) I put The Hobbit as my favorite in my profile though!

02-01-2003, 06:55 PM	#1
Bronwyn of Gondor Sapling Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gondor Posts: 13	Anyone else? Is this anyone else's favorite book of the series? I think the reason I like this one so much is that it's just an adventure... You know, the future of the world doesn't depend on the outcome... If Bilbo and the dwarves fail in their mission, they just lose out on the treasure, however, if Frodo and the others fail in their mission, all of Middle Earth will become darkness and slavery and other general ickiness. As I love the characters of Lord of the Rings better (only a little!), I still like The Hobbit better as a story. __________________ "I made a promise, Mr. Frodo. A promise. 'Don't you leave him, Samwise Gamgee!' And I don't mean to. I don't mean to." - Sam Gamgee

02-01-2003, 07:56 PM	#2
WallRocker Elven Warrior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: At the computer... Posts: 376	Sorry, but I don't I like LotR better because, since the books are longer, there's more time for things like charecter development. __________________ Do one thing every day that scares you ~Anonymous~ <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <><<>< <>< <>< <>< I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America And to the Republic for which it stands One nation UNDER GOD with liberty and justice for all

02-01-2003, 08:55 PM	#3
Thrain Enting Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Right now I am currently living in Rivendell Posts: 52	I too would have to disagree just because you can get more emersed in the Lord of the Rings than the Hobbit, also the characters are cooler, there are more action sequences and it just has a better and more complex plot line than just a Hobbit who helps find a hoard of treasure. __________________ Never mettle in the affairs of dragons for you are crunchy and taste good ketchup.

02-01-2003, 10:21 PM	#4
Bronwyn of Gondor Sapling Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gondor Posts: 13	That's why I like it, LoL. It's much simpler and just easier to have fun with, without fretting about the end of the world and such. Oh well, to each his own, I suppose. __________________ "I made a promise, Mr. Frodo. A promise. 'Don't you leave him, Samwise Gamgee!' And I don't mean to. I don't mean to." - Sam Gamgee

02-02-2003, 03:08 PM	#5
Diamond Hobbit Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Minas Tirith Posts: 45	Sorry, Bronwyn. I like the three LotR books better, "RotK" as my favorite out of the three of those. "The Hobbit" is still great, though. Di __________________ I see in your eyes the fear that would take the heart of me... There will be a day when the strength of men fails, but it is not this day!" "He was twitching!" "He was twitching because he has my axe embedded in his nervous system!"

02-02-2003, 03:20 PM	#6
Elvedans Diamond Of The Night Sky Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Old London Town (Well somewhere near there) Posts: 366	I prefer LOTR to the Hobbit because i read it of my own free will whereas I was made to read the hobbit a long time ago. I generally hate things if someone forces them upon me, but i think if i read it again now i would love the hobbit just as much as LOTR. __________________ I see a little silhouetto of a man. Scaramouche scaramouche will you do the fandango? Thunderbolts and Lightning, very very frightening me!

02-03-2003, 02:06 AM	#7
francod Enting Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: on the goblin king's throne Posts: 62	b B you are right on time. The hobbit is an adventure and the story can go anywhere. Lotr is heavy good vs evil, and also has a things were better when i was kid quality to it. Did you ever realy question if good would win in the end of Lotr. __________________ Sauron is deadest guy in all of deadonia.

02-03-2003, 10:00 PM	#8
Evenstar1400 Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In the inner depths of my lair. Posts: 421	sry, i like LOTR better. theres more fighting action, and its more of a quest than the hobbit is. the characters in LOTR have more of a deep understanding of middle earth and would do anything to save it from evil. in the hobbit they are concerned with getting back treasure. to me the dwarves seemed kinda self centered. but thats just my opinion. __________________ Treebeard: Hmm, you look like hobbits, smell like hobbits, feel like hobbits and sound like hobbits. You must be orcs!

02-03-2003, 10:22 PM	#9
Lizra Domesticated Swing Babe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Reality Posts: 5,340	I like it! I like The Hobbit (almost) better! I prefer the story of The Hobbit for entertainment. It's light hearted and fun. (and has some nice art) I really don't compare it with LoTR though, they are different types of literature. LoTR is more fullfilling (and intense). It is longer and more complex......so, you get more out of it. I do enjoy the addition of the race of man. (my favorite species! ) I put The Hobbit as my favorite in my profile though! __________________ Happy Atheist Go Democrats!