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We loved The Hobbit so much we split it into two parts. The first part of our podcast episode discusses the book, the second on the adaptations, and what we thought of them. Have you read this book? Let us know!
TITLE: The Hobbit
AUTHOR: J R R Tolkien
LENGTH: 310 pages
FIRST PUBLISHED 1937
Written Review
Well it is safe to say we all really really enjoyed re-reading this book. Not all of us had read it the first time around, and it was brilliant to gain some of the insight of the widger Legendarium from our host Eli. We split our podcast review into two parts [update 18/4 – Second part out now! See below]
While there are some legitimate issues with the book (e.g. why do all the dwarves have three personalities between them?), this is a classic, and is the godfather of modern epic/high fantasy novels. It was great fun to follow Bilbo on his quest all these years later since reading/being read this book as children!
Podcast Episode
EPISODE 16
In this episode, we discuss the Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved book which originated as a bedtime story for his son. Join us for discussion of medievalist tropes, elven culture, and Bilbo’s failed stealth checks.
We had a little issue with M’s audio this time, so despite our best editing efforts there is still a bit of crackling, which we apologise for.
EPISODE 17
In this episode, we discuss our myriad issues with the Peter Jackson adaptations, the wider Middle-Earth legendarium, and the possibility of the Arkenstone being a Silmaril. Join us as we wish for the movies to lower our coffins into our graves when we die, so that they can let us down one last time.
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