I have not read many fantasy novels. Wizards, witches, dragons, they are not really my thing. However, after reading this book I find myself coming to realisation that writing off an entire genre of literature is a bit extreme, all things considered.
The hobbit follows the adventures of Bilbo Baggins and a clan of dwarves. Despite his small stature, hairy feet, and constant longing for his beloved shire, Bilbo Baggins is quite possibly one of the greatest heroes in literature, not because of his stunning good looks, killer sword skills, or cunning agility. In fact, Bilbo is none of these things and yet all who meet him come to admire and adore him. All who underestimate him end up apologising for their short-sightedness. After all, a hobbit that is courageous enough to sneak up on a dragon is pretty impressive by any measure.
Reading this book made me appreciate not only the fantasy genre, but also Tolkien for being an amazing story teller. I started reading this book, and to my surprise, I could not stop.
I give this 4.5 attempts at finding a book in the Auckland Library out of 5.
you should read Phillip Pullman's 'his dark materials' trilogy ('Northern Lights', 'The Subtle Knife', and 'The Amber Spyglass'), they're really good!
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