The Hobbit
2 journalers for this copy...
The first chapter with the frolicking dwarfs is by far my favourite; hilarious and a real slapstick. After that, humour becomes sparse and the serious side of adventure begins: danger, loss and lots of fighting ... fortunately not so much as in the Ring Trilogy. That is, the big battle takes place anyway, but not over so many pages. I'm glad, since I'm rather bored with big battles. I suspect that Tolkien wrote this story for boys. When I think of it: not one woman appears in the whole book! At least I don't remember one.
I've read it the second time and was again horrified about the many ponies who had to die. Very sad. I'm also a bit squeamish when it comes to the slaying of dragons, those ancient, majestic and actually adorable creatures. Where are the dragons today? Not one remained ... But well, there has always to be a baddie.
It's quite rough and manly stuff, but a wonderful classic which nobody should miss. This (out of print) copy has even an original drawing by Tolkien on the cover. His dragon looks not dangerous, not a bit :D
I've read it the second time and was again horrified about the many ponies who had to die. Very sad. I'm also a bit squeamish when it comes to the slaying of dragons, those ancient, majestic and actually adorable creatures. Where are the dragons today? Not one remained ... But well, there has always to be a baddie.
It's quite rough and manly stuff, but a wonderful classic which nobody should miss. This (out of print) copy has even an original drawing by Tolkien on the cover. His dragon looks not dangerous, not a bit :D
Journal Entry 2 by spy-there at Café Gloria (OBCZ) in Zürich, Zürich Switzerland on Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Released 11 yrs ago (2/12/2013 UTC) at Café Gloria (OBCZ) in Zürich, Zürich Switzerland
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
took it to the meet-up
I first read this book as I was 12 years old and I immedialely loved the incredible world of Bilbo. That's the reason why I was so happy to find this book in Café Gloria today. I am so looking forward to re-read this book, now => almost 30 years later. I'll let you know if Bilbo's world still make me dream the same way. Talk to you soon.
Thanks for sharing this book with the bookcrosser's community.
Thanks for sharing this book with the bookcrosser's community.
That was a real pleasure to re-read this book.
I still love this amazing world, love those Hobbits and their lifes.
Once again, I have been completely swallowed by this history and I had a good time.
I hope the next reader will like this book as much as I did.
I still love this amazing world, love those Hobbits and their lifes.
Once again, I have been completely swallowed by this history and I had a good time.
I hope the next reader will like this book as much as I did.
Journal Entry 5 by storm0103 at Bookbox, .---controlled release---. Switzerland on Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Released 10 yrs ago (11/1/2013 UTC) at Bookbox, .---controlled release---. Switzerland
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
This book will carry on its journey in Stormy's bookbox.1st Stop: la Romandie
2nd Stop: France
This book has been travelling my Bookbox since October 2013:
http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/12264783/
Stormy's bookbox is back home and The Hobbit is still in there.
Now that the Spring is almost here, I'll find a nice place for Bilbo and hope he will meet new readers. To be followed...
http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/12264783/
Stormy's bookbox is back home and The Hobbit is still in there.
Now that the Spring is almost here, I'll find a nice place for Bilbo and hope he will meet new readers. To be followed...
