I was slightly skeptical before starting ‘The Hobbit’. The book was first published in 1937. Normally, when I read something that old, I do not relate to the writing style and end up spending a lot of energy to get through it.
However, I was happily proven wrong. The writing style was perhaps the best I have read in a long time. As I started reading, I could imagine myself as a child listening to a bedtime story narrated by none other than Tolkien himself. The writing style is so simple, yet the world-building is massive. The idea of a band of friends going on a quest is universal and relatable. The character of Bilbo Baggins is likable and you’ll root for him no matter what. His love for his home, routine, and aversion to adventures is understandable. Gandalf with his god-like persona brings about a sense of relief and calm whenever he comes into the plot.
The Hobbit is simple, entertaining, and leaves you craving for more.
Read.Reflect.Repeat 