A review by nasab
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

adventurous lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

This is the definition of a cozy read. Such a wholesome and comfy book, reading it healed a part of my soul. It was fast paced and the adventure was entertaining to follow even the songs were really good. I loved the hobbit and his character development
and how he discovered traits he never knew he had. Despite the low opinion the dwarves had of him, he stood his ground and did things on his own terms and trusted his judgment. He isn't a leader and doesn't try to be, but when he needs to voice his opinion he doesn't shy away. Ugh I just loved his personality, introverted in the way that he prefers solitude and quiet and doesn't care about people's opinion of him as long as the kettles melody is playing. Cute and small yet confident and with good judgment. 
Thorin was blinded by the fortune and said things he shouldn't have said, but I was so sad when he died 😭 His farewell to Bilbo was beautiful and broke my heart "Farewell, good thief". Also Bilbo's goodbye to the rest of the dwarves before going home was adorable 🥹 
I want to say that Bilbo's ring is the cause of his Unstoppable youth, but he doesn't wear it all the time 🤨.

I probabl  won't read the rest of the books in the series, I think it has a slower pace than The Hobbit.