The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Trailer

[Rune]

I didn't find it boring or long when it was read aloud to me in my childhood. Nor do I find it so when I read it aloud in my adulthood. But I do tend to skip the elf-singing.

 

[Morrus]

I didn't find it boring or long when it was read aloud to me in my childhood. Nor do I find it so when I read it aloud in my adulthood. But I do tend to skip the elf-singing.

Me neither. I loved it when I was a kid.

 

[Olgar Shiverstone]

But I do tend to skip the elf-singing.

Elvish singing is not a thing to miss.
- Bilbo

 

[Bullgrit]

I've read the Hobbit to my sons:

http://www.totalbullgrit.com/blog/reading-the-hobbit/

http://www.totalbullgrit.com/blog/still-reading-the-hobbit/

I found it difficult to read aloud. The archaic language and the very long sentences don't lend themselves to easy aloud reading, in my experience.

Bullgrit

 

[bone_naga]

I loved the book when I was a kid. I also don't mind the extra stuff going into the movies.

 

[Zombie_Babies]

I loved the book when I was a kid. I also don't mind the extra stuff going into the movies.

Yeah? Well you also thought that whole deal with that Israeli broad was a good idea so, uhh, your judgement is sort of totally in question, brah.

 

[Umbran]

It is an interesting read if you're into fantasy literature "archeology" or if you want to know more about Tolkien's universe, but it is not a good read for those who just want a good book.

Ah, well, "good" is an entirely subjective thing, now isn't it?

 

[Zombie_Babies]

Ah, well, "good" is an entirely subjective thing, now isn't it?

Sure but there also happens to be a lot of crossover. For example, both goldo and I think The Hobbit is pretty bad and would, therefore, never recommend anyone read it. Otoh, he recently recommended Bukowski to me - something for which I am grateful as I happen to enjoy the man's work as well now that I've found it. So, basically, don't be too quick to dismiss someone calling a book bad. It may well be.

 

[Kramodlog]

Ah, well, "good" is an entirely subjective thing, now isn't it?

That doesn't make the Hobbit better.

 

[Oublieditor]

My daughter's 7 and just the right age for me to read the Hobbit to. I'll let her see all the films when all 3 are done. However, I think exposing her to the books before the films is the best way to introduce her to Tolkien.