Hobbit least liked - Page 2

Count Comfect · 02-25-2005, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by EarthBound

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.

That's exactly what my dad did to me

So I love the Hobbit. And most of my friends do too, from when they were younger. I'm not sure it's the least liked. I just think it's the least respected as a work of epic fiction (mostly because it's a children's tale at heart)

me9996 · 03-28-2005, 04:26 PM

By us or people in middle earth? If by people in middle earth it's Frodo...

Lenya · 03-31-2005, 03:36 PM

Good question. But I think it is meant to be your least favourite one.

me9996 · 05-28-2005, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Lenya

Good question. But I think it is meant to be your least favourite one.

Okay, Gollem.

Telcontar_Dunedain · 05-29-2005, 02:16 AM

The thread is actually about whther the Hobbit is the least liked out of all the Tolkien Books.

Lenya · 06-13-2005, 12:18 PM

Oh. Oops

Guess I should have read the first post.
Well, for me it is. It simply doesn't match up to the rest I've read. But keeping in mind that it is more children story than the rest, I can give it credit for being a good book.

EarthBound · 07-12-2005, 07:43 AM

Maybe only in comparison to LOTR & the Silm but I'd argue that The Hobbit is almost always someone's introduction to JRRT's works, so even if it gets left behind in depth and prose it still is as majestic . . . for never a better looking front door has been written...

Lenya · 07-17-2005, 07:44 AM

I see your point there. Hobbit was my intro to Tolkien

JTB · 08-07-2005, 10:43 AM

The Hobbit Rocks!

Lenya · 08-08-2005, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by JTB

The Hobbit Rocks!

LotR rocks better!
Silm rocks best!!!

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.

Lotesse · 08-13-2005, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JTB

The Hobbit Rocks!

Indeed. The Hobbit most definitely rocks.

Lenya · 08-13-2005, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Lenya

LotR rocks better!
Silm rocks best!!!

had to say it again

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.

hectorberlioz · 08-17-2005, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Lenya

I see your point there. Hobbit was my intro to Tolkien

Mine too. And in many ways, closer to my heart. My dad used to read to us, we used to listen to tapes of it, and the cartoon I saw before the Bakshi film.

Lenya · 10-22-2005, 12:44 PM

Cartoon? Cool.

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

05-29-2005, 02:16 AM	#25
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07-12-2005, 07:43 AM	#27
EarthBound Lady Tipple & Queen of Blessed Thistle Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: I've been told it's all in my head Posts: 916	Maybe only in comparison to LOTR & the Silm but I'd argue that The Hobbit is almost always someone's introduction to JRRT's works, so even if it gets left behind in depth and prose it still is as majestic . . . for never a better looking front door has been written... __________________ 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! Last edited by EarthBound : 07-18-2005 at 08:34 AM.

08-13-2005, 12:10 PM	#32
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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Lenya Elentári Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: South Africa Posts: 727	Good question. But I think it is meant to be your least favourite one.

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07-17-2005, 07:44 AM	#28
Lenya Elentári Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: South Africa Posts: 727	I see your point there. Hobbit was my intro to Tolkien

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