Edit: This is an updated review from... January 21 of 2013, a little under three months after I finished The Hobbit and first reviewed it. First of all, I don't really think I did this book justice the first time I was writing about it. I'm actually a little disappointed that we had to read it in English class (but I am forever grateful to my English teacher for introducing it to me), simply because I feel like I would've enjoyed it more reading it on my own, because I could have gone at my own pace. I just... I love Tolkien's writing style. It's amazing, and immerses you in the story with so much detail that it's at points breathtaking. One of my favorite points of this is that, having seen the movies (but never having read the books--though I intend to!), I could see things in the Hobbit that connected with The Lord of the Rings, like Bilbo's sword Sting and, of course, the ring. It was overall a great read, and I loved the ending--it certainly wasn't what I expected. While my English class didn't go out to see the movie, I did get to see it twice, the first time on my birthday, which absolutely made my day. I can't wait to get through the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and look forward to all the books have to offer. 
 Good job JRR Tolkien! 
 I really liked this book, although it was a bit long at points it was still enjoyable. I had to read this for English class, and my teacher hinted that he would take us to see the movie when it comes out! I really hope he does, and that it turns out good like the Lord of the Rings movies did. 
 I love Bilbo, the hobbit of Bag-End, and all the dwarves and Gandalf as well. Can't wait to read the Lord of the Rings trilogy!