I've just finished reading Tolkien's The Hobbit. It's the first time I've ever dived into Tolkien's work. I know, I know, some might say "how dare I?"

But I have to say, I've had an amazing time with this short, sweet story of Bilbo Baggins and his dwarven companions.

Now, I should also mention that, like many of you, I grew up watching the Lord of the Rings movies. Then, ten years ago, I also watched the Hobbit films. And even though a lot of people criticized the three-part Hobbit movies, the truth is, I had a lot of fun with them. Re-reading this book has brought back a fond wave of memories from watching those films.

Now... onto the book itself.

I've been told by many that The Hobbit is a children's book. I don't necessarily agree. Yes, the plot is straightforward and easy to follow. However, Tolkien's word choice and the sheer amount of detail he uses to describe the world are extensive. Honestly, I know that as a kid, I wouldn't have had the patience to finish this.

In fact, I know some adults who struggle with Tolkien's world-building because of his descriptive style. But for me, it wasn't a problem. And I'm very much looking forward to reading the Lord of the Rings books next!