Review of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) by Joe S — 16 Feb 2017

Brilliant; a truly fantastic introduction to the epic world of Middle-Earth.

This review of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) was written by Joe S on 16 Feb 2017.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey has generally received positive reviews.

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