The Hobbit
Charles Dixon
Reading Time
at 250 WPM2h 13m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 2h 13m to read The Hobbit.
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The Hobbit
by Charles Dixon, Sean Deming, J.R.R. Tolkien
Published
2001
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Pages
133
ISBN-10
0345445600
Description
Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard, Gandalf, and a company of thirteen dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an unexpected journey ‘there and back again’. They have a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon…
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Hobbit?
This edition of The Hobbit has approximately 133 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Hobbit?
For most readers, The Hobbit typically takes between 2h 46m and 1h 51m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 33,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 13m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 33,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Hobbit?
The estimated word count for The Hobbit is approximately 33,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Hobbit?
The Hobbit was written by Charles Dixon, Sean Deming, J.R.R. Tolkien.
When was The Hobbit published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.