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    Eric Portland, OR, United States 12-06-12
    Eric Portland, OR, United States 12-06-12 Member Since 2007
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    "Classic"
    Where does The Hobbit rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    Certainly in the top 10 and the series is one of the top 3. It's a great story and the narration is fabulous. So happy that it is finally on Audible as the CD's are about worn out.


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    Matt Daybell Salt Lake City, UT USA 12-05-12
    Matt Daybell Salt Lake City, UT USA 12-05-12 Member Since 2011
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    "Great Story!"

    Very well written story with a great level of character development and distinction from the reader. I enjoyed it from start to finish and would recommend it to anyone.

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    P. Hathcox Tavares, FL 12-05-12
    P. Hathcox Tavares, FL 12-05-12 Member Since 2011
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    "Finally an unabridged version of the book"
    What made the experience of listening to The Hobbit the most enjoyable?

    It's nice to hear the story come alive in an audio edition.


    What did you like best about this story?

    There is enough going on to keep the story moving


    Which scene was your favorite?

    The first exchange between Smaug the Dragon and Bilbo Baggins


    Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

    After reading The Lord of the Rings I see the scenes with Gollum and Bilbo differently.


    Any additional comments?

    Dramatized versions are great but there is nothing quite like the original story itself.

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    James West Hollywood, CA, USA 12-05-12
    James West Hollywood, CA, USA 12-05-12 Member Since 2005
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    "Didn't like the narration"
    What did you like best about The Hobbit? What did you like least?

    Of course, the story is a classic. However, the narration spoiled it for me. There were noticeable gaps in the dialogue. It didn't flow. Plus, the narrator kept switching accents and emphasis such that I couldn't tell which character he was trying to be at any given point.


    Did Rob Inglis do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

    No, I was confused a lot of the time. There were a lot of characters, but I kept thinking one of the dwarfs was speaking when it was supposed to be Bilbo.


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    Denis Barlow Phoenix, AZ, United States 12-05-12
    Denis Barlow Phoenix, AZ, United States 12-05-12 Member Since 2005

    Growing old is compulsory, growing UP is optional!

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    "Wonderful!"
    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    Yes, one of the best readings I've ever had the pleasure to listen to.


    What did you like best about this story?

    Rob Inglis actually sings the songs!


    Which character – as performed by Rob Inglis – was your favorite?

    Bilbo


    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    Yes, especially the first time Rob actually sang one of the songs.


    Any additional comments?

    Even after the blockbuster movies I'm still tempted to get Rob Inglis's readings of LOTR.

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    Abigail Federal Way, WA, United States 12-05-12
    Abigail Federal Way, WA, United States 12-05-12 Member Since 2011
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    "Rob Inglis is Fantastic!"
    If you could sum up The Hobbit in three words, what would they be?

    Awesome, Clean, Adventure.


    What did you like best about this story?

    the hobbit can sometimes been long too read, but Rob Inglis makes it an absolute pleasure.


    Which character – as performed by Rob Inglis – was your favorite?

    My favorite character performed by Rob Inglis was Gandalf.


    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    It made me laugh and really feel the tension of the exciting points.


    Any additional comments?

    I am so glad that audible finally offers the only decent version of J.R.R.'s books. Thank you so much!

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    Betsy Bethlehem, PA, United States 12-05-12
    Betsy Bethlehem, PA, United States 12-05-12 Member Since 2011

    I am a one time English major, a lifelong reader, gardener, culinary experimenter, and fiber arts artisan. A perfect day for me is spent working with my hands while listening to an absorbing book. I love history and horticulture.

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    "revisiting an old friend"

    It's been about 40 years since I read the Hobbit in high school. In preparation for seeing the movie, I thought I would listen to the book, and enjoyed doing so. It's not quite as exciting as I remember, but that, I think is the result of my more recent familiarity with the Lord of the Rings movies, and the Harry Potter books and films. For someone who loves the English language and folklore, it is not to be missed. Hearing the songs sung, which I probably just skipped over, and the descriptions of landscapes and histories of the folk who people this tale are evocative of British roots and half forgotten history.

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    Sally Harpswell, ME, United States 12-05-12
    Sally Harpswell, ME, United States 12-05-12 Member Since 2012
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    "A classic comes to life by spoken word"
    Where does The Hobbit rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    In terms of fiction, near the top.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Too hard to say.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    Again, too hard to say.


    Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

    Again -- just too hard to choose one.


    Any additional comments?

    Listening to it in its entirety was a treat, just as spellbinding and hard to put down as the book.

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    Luke Meadow Vista, CA, United States 12-04-12
    Luke Meadow Vista, CA, United States 12-04-12 Member Since 2011
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    "Great story, great narration."

    The story is very good, as most people are aware already. But this narrator it seems was born to tell it. Great voices, great narration, Inglis and Tolkien go together beautifully.

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    Cynthia Independence, OH, United States 12-03-12
    Cynthia Independence, OH, United States 12-03-12 Member Since 2005

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    "Best Audible so far"
    Where does The Hobbit rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    The Hobbit is my favorite.


    What other book might you compare The Hobbit to and why?

    The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, because I read both of them in 5th grade and have never forgotten the magic they made me feel.


    Which character – as performed by Rob Inglis – was your favorite?

    Gandalf. Rob Inglis was a PERFECT Gandalf.


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    An excellent adventure!


    Any additional comments?

    I haven't read The Hobbit for over 20 years, but I remembered how much I loved the adventures Bilbo and the dwarves experienced on their quest. Listening to Rob Inglis read the story transported me back to my childhood with all of the thrills and chills I experienced then. A great performance!

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