The Hobbit: Tolkien's Classic Epic Fantasy Adventure (Lord of the Rings)

Name: The Hobbit: Tolkien's Classic Epic Fantasy Adventure (Lord of the Rings)
Price: 2.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (81224 reviews)
Author: J.R.R. Tolkien

by J.R.R. Tolkien

Fantasy Classics

4.7 (81,224)

4.7 stars from 81,224 reviews. One of the highest rated Fantasy books we track.

310 pages~5.2 hr readPublished by Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag GmbH & Co.Published 1937-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You want to understand where modern fantasy comes from and don't mind starting with the gentler, funnier prequel before tackling the epic trilogy.
You love adventure stories with real stakes, clever world-building, and characters who grow throughout their journey.
You appreciate prose that balances humour and danger without winking at the reader, and you're willing to sit with a slower pace for richness.

Maybe not for you if...

You need constant action and plot twists. The Hobbit spends time on comfort and quiet moments that some readers find slow.
You prefer morally grey characters and gritty realism. This is a story about good and evil with a fairly clear divide.
You've already committed to the full Lord of the Rings trilogy and want something standalone. This book's power comes from knowing it's the beginning of something vast.

About this book

Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit living a comfortable, unambitious life in his home. His contentment is disrupted when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive to recruit him for an adventure. Their mission is to raid a treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent, a large and dangerous dragon. Bilbo reluctantly joins the quest to the Lonely Mountain, where he encounters a magic ring and a creature called Gollum. This adventure tale combines suspense with quiet humor throughout the narrative. The story serves as a prelude to The Lord of the Rings.

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$1.99 – $11.99

Currently on sale at $2.99 — 75% off peak. Price has dropped 7 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 350 days.

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Currently #3,242 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller.

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Currently 4.7★ from 81,224 reviews

Gaining approximately 442 new reviews per month. Reader interest is accelerating. Rating has remained stable at 4.7 over the tracking period.

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