The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, Rob Inglis Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Hobbit
Book Review: Hobbit Happiness: Fulfilled by Adventure
Summary: 5 Stars
In the book, The Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, a rich, comfortable hobbit, seeks a warm fire and his armchair at home, but gets a big adventure.He then goes with Thorin and Company to the southern lands were Smaug, the worm, lies. On the way he and his companions encouter Trolls, Goblins, and spiders.
When he finally reaches the Lonely Mountain, he feels like he wants to be in his hobbit hole at home, but he must confront Smaug. Bilbo then robbes Smaug of some of his treasure which results in battles and war.
The adventuresome book The Hobbit, talks of Bilbo Baggins's exciting days and of how he overcomes his fear and stands up to his enemies that he must confront to survive.
You can share Bilbo's experiences by reading The Hobbit, and maybe some of his courage and luck will rub off on you too.
Book Review: Hobbit unabridged audio book
Summary: 5 Stars
Our 10 year old and 7 year old sons and their mum are really enjoying this recording every time we get in the car. Mum thinks the reading by Rob Inglis is superb (he uses different voices for the various characters and the narration and also sings). The boys are gripped by the story. This is 10 CDs long so you need stamina. Our four year old son finds it boring because it is so long. Highly reccommended for 7 to 12 year old boys.Book Review: Hobbiwhaty?
Summary: 5 Stars
Ok; for those kids who need an introduction to the Lord of the Rings, enjoy reading, hate reading, love fantasy, or simply like to have stories read to them, this is the book. It is superbly voiced by Rob Inglis, who seems to make each character distinctly stand out in your head by mere intonation. He makes the reading fun. And it's great for long car trips, because there are quite a few tapes. My kids listen to it while they are doing their chores- it keeps them from getting distracted. Now be warned: there are a few scary elements, such as wolves, nasty goblins, a slimy cannibal cave creature called Gollum, a dragon, and a large war at the end which is not described too much, but in which many people including a few main characters die. Thus, it is lot for the little kiddies as much as the 9-11 age or older.But don't get me wrong; this book is a lot of fun for older folks, too. It is a great treatment of the hobbit for fans of Tolkien of all ages, but it isn't at all a bore for those who know nothing about the books. If you're thinking about getting the trilogy, this is a nice introduction (it differs a bit in tone and style, but it's the same world). I love this production; it's very good.
Book Review: I Love Rob Inglis!
Summary: 5 Stars
i have all 4 books and have listened to them over and over! this is also a great way for my kids to enjoy a book i think they would have difficulty reading by themselves. they love mr. inglis' voices too. he sounds just like the movie characters although he recorded this before they came out! wonderful!!Book Review: Listen... And Enjoy!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Hobbit is a great introduction to the world of Middle Earth and written by a master storyteller. Listening to it ensures that you don't miss a thing, and you are still free to project your own images in your mind. The fact that this is unabridged means that it is all here, nothing is left out. Rob Inglis's narration is great, with enough vocal variation to distinguish among the characters. For a Tolkien fan, and one who has read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings since high school, listening to them after all these years is a revelation. Immerse yourself in Middle Earth, and enjoy!