The Hobbit
About this book
The Hobbit is a tale of high adventure, undertaken by a company of dwarves in search of dragon-guarded gold. A reluctant partner in this perilous quest is Bilbo Baggins, a comfort-loving unambitious hobbit, who surprises even himself by his resourcefulness and skill as a burglar. Encounters with trolls, goblins, dwarves, elves, and giant spiders, conversations with the dragon, Smaug, and a rather unwilling presence at the Battle of Five Armies are just some of the adventures that befall Bilbo. Bilbo Baggins has taken his place among the ranks of the immortals of children’s fiction. Written by Professor Tolkien for his children, The Hobbit met with instant critical acclaim when published.
Reader Profile
4.3/5 · 386268 readers · 284 pages · ≈ 5 h 16 m · Light
How long does it take to read The Hobbit?
About ≈ 5 h 16 m — 284 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Hobbit?
284 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Hobbit?
It sits on the Classics, Graphic Novels, Young Adult shelves.
Has The Hobbit been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014).
Is The Hobbit in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in The Hobbit?
The main characters include Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, Thorin Oakenshield, Fili.
Where does The Hobbit take place?
It is set in Middle-earth, Lonely Mountain, Lake-town during Third-Age.
Who wrote The Hobbit?
J.R.R. Tolkien.