The Hobbit was a charming book. It didn't have the depth I expected with Tolkien and was slightly predictable and the plot resolved too easily but I did enjoy it. Fantasy has never been my thing but I had fun hearing about dragons, and treasure deep in the mountain. I remember watching the childrens movie with my brother when I was a kid and not liking the ending because it just seemed sad, but I didn't feel that way reading it. My favorite line was Thorin's last words to Blbo:
“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”
– Last words of Thorin Oakenshield, King under the Mountain
I think Tolkien and the English have something with their tea time, and rules of hospitaltiy, and enjoyment of good food. In fact this quote inspired me to have more good food and music in my home and just enjoy. It seems many English writers including Dickens emphasize this theme and are critical of the quest for power and wealth.
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