I read the Hobbit and didn't like it one bit (this was about 5 years ago, or so.) Everyone keeps telling me how amazing it is, I'm thinking of giving it another chance. I'm older now, so maybe my perspective of it might change. Should I read it again?
2007-12-30 05:14:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
happy, I did finish it the first time, I just didn't like it lol.
2007-12-30 05:25:27 · update #1
It was mandatory for us to read it in grade 9. At first I didn't like it at all but as I got deeper into the book it became more interesting. Yes, I think you should definitely give the book another chance. I mean it really is a great book.
2007-12-30 05:22:48 · answer #1 · answered by Mac 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would give it another try. I love this book -- it is the godfather of the 20th century fantasy genre. If you haven't read the Lord of the Rings trilogy yet, you must read the Hobbit first to get the whole background of the Ring and how Gandalf is involved with the Hobbits. J.R.R. Tolkien was a professor of Anglo-Saxon literature, so his books have that kind of ancient saga feel, and are not so much of a quick read as some recent fantasy books. That's why the book's been a best-seller for 70 years, while most of the fantasy books since then will fade away.
2007-12-30 12:37:13 · answer #2 · answered by Snow Globe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have tried 3 times to finish this book. I waited a couple of years in between each reading, but I can't ever get more than about 2/3s read. For me, the age didn't matter, I just couldn't read it. I still want to try it again and actually finish it, but I'm not sure if I'll ever be able to. If you really didn't like it the first time, I think you should just skip it. You've read it, and if you loathed it, I don't see a 5 year age difference making it much better.
2007-12-30 06:04:38 · answer #3 · answered by Kristie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, definitely, and then, if you haven't already, go straight into The Lord of the Rings. Or if you'rve already read LR in the meantime, re-reading The Hobbit will give you some additional perspective on it.
2007-12-30 05:22:57 · answer #4 · answered by aida 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read it when I was younger and hated it. I tried it again when I was a bit older and loved it, so give it a go. If you still don't like it, wait for the movie to come out.
2007-12-30 05:23:35 · answer #5 · answered by No! I'm NOT Elton John 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think you should. It gives a lot more background to The Lord of The Rings and is a very good book.
2007-12-30 06:38:31 · answer #6 · answered by katj1250 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES!!!! I have read that book at least 3 times and i like it more everytime.. and im a really girly girl! Its my FAV book Ever! READ IT
2007-12-30 05:24:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a great book, give it another try!
2007-12-30 05:25:04 · answer #8 · answered by steve.57343 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could try. depends on why you didn't finish it the 1st time.
but this time may be different.
2007-12-30 05:22:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you really want to, go right ahead. No one's stopping you.
2007-12-30 09:27:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋