Can't wait to see this sequel. This is where we see the true nature of the Dwarves. The emergence of Bilbo as the true hero. The alliance of men, elves and dwarven might. And the rise of the Necromancer (Sauron).
Here's one interesting chapter of the book: (Chapter 12)
"...The dark passage into the mountain stands open before the company. Thorin nominates Bilbo, the official burglar, to go inside to snoop. Bilbo enters, slips on his ring to make himself invisible, and proceeds down the long, dark passage into Smaug’s lair. There, he sees the magnificent, terrible dragon asleep on piles of treasure. Smaug is red and gold, with fiery breath, sharp claws, and a hide as strong as a diamond. Bilbo is horribly afraid, but he works up the nerve to take a single golden cup from one of the piles. He then rushes back up to the dwarves, who marvel over the cup...
...Bilbo’s theft does not go unnoticed by Smaug, who takes careful account of his treasure. When he awakens, he is enraged to discover that the cup is missing."
December 13, 2013 is way too long to wait. Murag critical kau ni nga point, imagine the scenario, if Smaug is not killed, and the goblins control the Misty Mountains. And Sauron creates an alliance with Smaug. Hastang kulataha sa LOTR heroes.