The Hobbit I was fascinated by the story of The Hobbit. I thought this book was very good, and I liked it very much. The Hobbit is full of exciting events and action, making it difficult to put down. I enjoyed many things in this book, specifically the characters and the setting. Each character Tolkien created in The Hobbit is a separate and unique individual. Bilbo Baggins, the leading hobbit in the story, is very laid back and hesitant to go out with the dwarves on their journey. Tolkien does a wonderful job of making Bilbo the most lovable character in the novel. One cannot help feeling sympathy for Mr. Baggins. The unpredictable wizard Gandalf is als