“His head was swimming, and he was far from certain even of the direction they had been going in when he had his fall. He guessed as well as he could, and crawled along for a good way, till suddenly his hand met what felt like a tiny ring of cold metal lying on the floor of the tunnel. It was a turning point in his career, but he did not know it. He put the ring in his pocket almost without thinking; certainly it did not seem of any particular use at the moment.”
J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' is a fantasy novel that introduces readers to Middle-earth, the world that would later become the setting for 'The Lord of the Rings' series. The story follows Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who is inadvertently drawn into a quest to reclaim the Dwarves' treasure from the dragon Smaug. Along the way, Bilbo encounters various magical creatures and faces numerous challenges, all while discovering his own courage and unexpected heroism. more
J.R.R. Tolkien was an English writer, best known for his fantasy literature, most notably The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit. His works have had a profound impact on modern fantasy literature. more
“You can miss a lot by sticking to the point.”
“Our relationship is complicated by the fact that I am emotionally retarded.”
“... scarred by wisdom she'd never asked for.”
“Being smart spoils a lot of things, doesn't it?”
“These days, you’ve gotta milk a dollar out of every dime.”
“Her eyes flutter up to meet mine. “Are you hungry?”she asks. Am I ever.”