Day #7 of the 30 day book challenge

[shadowkat]

I had to find the list again, because the link died. Stupid Dreamwidth. Not that I'm exactly following the list all the time, but still.

[Been having an interesting day. No hot water at noon - it went out in the middle of the night last night - but it was on this morning, so go figure. Just not on during the day - boiler being repaired. (Found the sign on the doors leading into the lobby. That's how I know.) No, this has nothing to do with the meme but I thought I'd mention it.]





The prompt? a book with non-human characters.

Mine? The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien

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Okay, The Hobbit was among my favorite books growing up. I've read it only once - when I was in the fifth grade. Then I starred as the Great Goblin in a live theater adaptation of it the summer before I was in the sixth grade. And, I've seen the animated film multiple times. Did not watch all of the live action adaptation - because I didn't like the second movie of a trilogy, that could have been done in one film, also it wasn't like the book at all.

I haven't re-read it - because I think I memorized it the first go around.
I have a fondess for it - that is reserved for treasured memories of childhood.

This is to forewarn you - diss or demean "The Hobbit" at your own peril.

You were warned. I'm not joking. (Okay maybe a little.)

Comments

[cactuswatcher]

I liked the Hobbit

My book? The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

[wendelah1]

I just downloaded this to reread. I wasn't crazy about it the first time around but since I just finished The Dispossessed, which I loved, I thought I'd give it another chance.

[cactuswatcher]

I'll be honest. I liked The Dispossessed better, but thought more people might have read the other one.

[shadowkat]

I've not read either...the only Ursula LeQuinn that I've read is her Wizard of Earthsea series. I found her difficult to get into for some reason. I don't know why.

[mtbc]

I enjoyed rereading The Hobbit fairly recently, when broader life stresses made lighter reading more attractive! I was introduced to it by an excellent elementary school teacher and my own battered copy is the one that came with the computer adventure game.

[wendelah1]

I loved The Hobbit. I haven't reread it in years and years but it might be my favorite of his books now.

For my pick, how about Lady Daisy by Dick King Smith, a children's book about a boy and his antique, Victorian, talking doll.