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The Hobbit, Chapter-By-Chapter: A Warm Welcome

Posted on Jun 1, 2018 by NFB

It hasn’t been all that long since our last transition chapter really, though it may seem like it’s been an age since the company trooped up to Beorn’s home in “Queer Lodgings“. But here we are again with “A Warm … Continue reading →

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The Hobbit, Chapter By Chapter: Out Of The Frying Pan Into The Fire

Posted on Mar 23, 2018 by NFB

It won’t take a genius to figure out what general direction the story is going, just from a look at the chapter title here. “Out Of The Frying Pan Into The Fire” will not be a transitionary affair as the … Continue reading →

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The Hobbit, Chapter By Chapter: Riddles In The Dark

Posted on Mar 9, 2018 by NFB

This may be the best-known chapter in Tolkien’s entire works, and is certainly one of the most highly regarded. Within the pages of the spookily titled “Riddles In The Dark”, Tolkien presents an incredibly vivid and remarkable episodic adventure, and … Continue reading →

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The Hobbit, Chapter-By-Chapter: Index

Posted on Feb 9, 2018 by NFB

Just like the index page for my The Lord Of The Rings readthrough (which you can find here) I thought it was time to do one for my The Hobbit series. As with LOTR there, these descriptions might be droll, … Continue reading →

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The Hobbit, Chapter-By-Chapter: Roast Mutton

Posted on Jan 26, 2018 by NFB

Here’s a curious chapter title. “An Unexpected Party” wasn’t all that unusual, foreshadowing an exciting incident at the beginning of the story, but “Roast Mutton”? What could a method of cooking sheep have to do with the quest for the … Continue reading →

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The Lord Of The Rings, Chapter By Chapter: A Long Expected Rewrite

Posted on Mar 19, 2015 by NFB

My posts going through The Lord of the Rings on a chapter by chapter basis were some of my early attempts at review/analysis, and have been some of the most constantly viewed and read pieces on the site. But, looking back, … Continue reading →

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Review – The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug

Posted on Dec 21, 2013 by NFB

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Trailer As is now my modus operandi, I will provide a brief, spoiler-free, review right at the top, before moving into more in-depth discussion, a transition that will be clearly marked for readers. This … Continue reading →

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The Lords Of The Rings, Chapter By Chapter: The Grey Havens

Posted on Mar 8, 2012 by NFB

(Updated 3/3/16) The aftermath of “The Scouring Of The Shire” is first, as Frodo frees those imprisoned under the rule of Lotho and Saruman. It’s loose thread tie-up time, as we meet Fatty Bolger, a rebel imprisoned early on. It … Continue reading →

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The Lord Of The Rings, Chapter By Chapter: The Scouring Of The Shire

Posted on Mar 4, 2012 by NFB

(Updated on 2/3/16) A lot has been said about this chapter, which explodes the narrative back into action right before the final moments. The placing of it certainly draws attention. The point of the long drawn out farewells is a … Continue reading →

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The Lord Of The Rings, Chapter By Chapter: Homeward Bound

Posted on Feb 25, 2012 by NFB

(Updated on 1/3/16) “At last the hobbits had their faces turned towards home” but Frodo is in very obvious pain as we move forward, suffering under a shadow that he is unable to even elaborate on. This manifests itself in physical … Continue reading →

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