Reddit reviews The Hobbit

>The funny thing is that the Hobbit & Lord of the Rings combined were smaller than AFFC & ADWD

I had to look it up and holy shit, you're right!

LotR one volume edition has 1178 pages

Hobbit has only 300 pages

But A Feast for Crows and A Dance with Dragons together consist of 2256 pages.

It's crazy.

> I think this is just a necessary result of stretching a 200 page book into 3 movies that total like 8+ hours long.

Don't take it personally, but I really dislike that argument. Page count on its own is meaningless.

A paperback edition of The Hobbit clocks at 300 pages. A similarly sized paperback edition of The Silmarillion is just 365 pages long.

The Silmarillion is barely longer than The Hobbit. If you take the indexes and etymologies out, the difference is even smaller. And yet, no one ever argues that The Silmarillion should be done in a single movie because it is a 300 page book.

287 pages for mine (1984 paperback), 320 pages for a 2007 hardcover, 300 pages for a 2012 paperback...

I'm sure there are editions under 200 pages, but it looks like a completely normal fantasy novel on my shelf.

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The Hobbit: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/054792822X/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The Fellowship of the Ring: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0547928211/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The Two Towers: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0547928203/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The Return of the King: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/054792819X/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The Silmarillion: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0544338014/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0544337999/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

There's already a Novel adaptation

The Devil and Daniel Webster is short. Though if you're interested in recommendations for books that are longer that you may like check out these:

The Cinder Spires: The Aeronaut's Windlass

On Basilisk Station

The Hobbit

The Dresden Files 1, 2, 3. (The first two books of the series are the weakest, the quality jumps tremendously in Book 3 and each one is better then the last after that.)

The Lost Fleet

It depends on what you already read, but let's start you off easy:

I would take a look at some stand-alone books to get you started:

• The Hobbit: Short and can be read as a stand-alone. It's a good mix of whimsy and darkness, which seems to be key to the genre. It's more of a story than an epic tale.
  
  
• Stardust: I love Stardust. Neil Gaiman is a master of the beautiful and thorny nature of magic. No magic "systems" to sift through here.
  
  
• Warbreaker: Brandon Sanderson is considered a modern master of the craft. He loves unique magic "systems," and this is no exception. He originally released this book free of charge in [PDF] format! I found it to be enjoyable, but it's still on my "to finish" list (which is too long). Highly recommended due to being FREE and a good sample of some modern fantasy.
  
  Slightly more involved:
  
  Harry Potter was mentioned - 7 books, easily accessible, builds complexity and atmosphere over the series. Highly recommended.
  
  Also, The Name of the Wind and The Lies of Locke Lamora have been mentioned, and I second these. I also would add The Magicians, by Lev Grossman. Each series has two books out. I don't know if The Magicians will have a third book, but the others surely will.

1.) Something that is grey.

technically it's gray, but i have a feeling you won't quibble over semantics




2.) Something reminiscent of rain.

sometimes when you get a really good rain it sparkles




3.) Something food related that is unusual.

the ingredients are edible foods




4.) Something on your list that is for someone other than yourself. Tell me who it's for and why. (Yes, pets count!)

this is for my youngest daughter, she was named after it's author.




5.) A book I should read! I am an avid reader, so take your best shot and tell me why I need to read it!

you have probably already read this book, but it's always worth reading again




6.) An item that is less than a dollar, including shipping... that is not jewelry, nail polish, and or hair related!

a gift card for less than $1




7.) Something related to cats. I love cats! (keep this SFW, you know who you are...)

it even has a picture of a cat on it!




8.) Something that is not useful, but so beautiful you must have it.

this isn't useful in any way, but it's the Boss so I feel compelled to have it.




9.) A movie everyone should watch at least once in their life. Why?

this is one of my favorite movies of all time. it's magical, and funny, and beautiful, and it always makes me smile.




10.) Something that would be useful when the zombies attack. Explain.

if i get turned into a zombie i would be able to use the knowledge contained in this book to disguise myself




11.) Something that would have a profound impact on your life and help you to achieve your current goals.

I want to be a librarian. I need this to study for the GRE to get into library school




12.) One of those pesky Add-On items.

I think this may be my only add-on




13.) The most expensive thing on your list. Your dream item. Why?

This game is out of print, so it's hard to find. I loved playing it as a kid and want to share it with my daughter who LOVES board games




14.) Something bigger than a bread box.

this is definitely bigger than a bread box




15.) Something smaller than a golf ball.

These are smaller than a golf ball. Maybe I could wear them when I go golfing. (I don't golf)




16.) Something that smells wonderful.

i think this stuff smells lovely




17.) A (SFW) toy.

Playing with this at work could get you fired, but not because it's explicit.




18.) Something that would be helpful for going back to school.

If I were going back to school I would definitely take my iPad. iPads are definitely helpful. I would use this to keep it safe.




19.) Something related to your current obsession, whatever that may be.

I have been making a lot of bath bombs lately. I use silicone molds like these to make them in fun shapes.




20.) Something that is just so amazing and awe-inspiring that I simply must see it. Explain why it is so grand.

This book is about the song Hallelujah (which is a beautiful song) and how it became to be one of the most recorded songs in history. It was originally kind of a failure but somehow made it to the place where it is today where it has been performed by hundreds of musicians. I find it amazing that this song that almost didn't make it onto the album it was originally written for. When it did make it to the album it was a flop, yet here we are listening to this song that has become so popular.


fear cuts deeper than swords

The Hobbit

I am obsessed with LOTR but I read The Hobbit first, when I was pretty young, it is a great story that you will not get bored of. I love fantasy books for this reason, you get captured in the book and then that 16 hour flight will have landed before you know it!

That is awesome! I sold my whole set of the LoTR books, like these, last year when things got rough. Maybe one day I'll find a nice set to save for my kids too. My daughter LOVES to read and I want her to know what a good book is when she's a teen/adult. :P

Oh Squeakachoo, why are you so awesome?! =D

Here are my most wanted items under $10!

• This travel coffee mug because the only one I had broke! I've been coffee-less during my early classes, and needless to say, I have been struggling to stay awake, hehe X)
  
  
• The Hobbit. I had a copy when I was in the 4th grade and I LOVED it, but I no longer have that copy anymore. I have many happy memories attached to that book and the time I read it, and it would be so lovely to experience that all over again!
  
  
• These drumstick pencils because well, they're pretty darn awesome and I think they would make a FANTASTIC present for my boyfriend, who is a very talented drummer!
  
  
• This adorable bookmark because, well, it's adorable! Belle is also my favorite Disney princess!
  
  Thanks for this fun contest! You're awesome! =D

You know you should go with The Hobbit because its keeping up with current times right now and a great read.

[This one is pretty nice.] (http://www.amazon.com/Fellowship-Ring-Being-First-Rings/dp/0547928211/ref=sr_1_2?)
[Though I reccomend you start off with the hobbit if you haven't already read it!] (http://www.amazon.com/Hobbit-There-Back-Again/dp/054792822X)

I have the Lord of the Rings:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0547928211/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0547928203/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/054792819X/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The Hobbit:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/054792822X/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and The Silmarillion:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0544338014/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1


all in the same style.

I believe you can get the Unfinished Tales in the same style as well:
http://www.amazon.com/Unfinished-N%C3%BAmenor-Middle-earth-J-R-R-Tolkien/dp/0544337999/ref=pd_sim_b_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1N4YZSYGC4PZZJ2QP50A

As for the Children of Hurin, I can't seem to find a matching copy online anywhere. BUT, I have found this copy, which seems to be made by the same publisher
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0007309368/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=X9DKISJSM7XL&coliid=I3T9I3PAEVZ12P

Again, I haven't bought Children of Hurin yet, so I'm not sure if it's the same style/shape as the other ones.

Hope this helps!

I have this set for Hobbit, Silmarillion, Unfinished Tales: https://www.amazon.com/Hobbit-J-R-Tolkien/dp/054792822X