Tolkien

[alamorn]

Like a lot of people I love the story, but I think it's so obvious that plot was second to exploring the world. So in a lot of ways I like the movies more, because the background doesn't take hours to get through. Also, the fact that he had Eowyn settle down with Faramir and stop being a shield maiden was not my favorite. They should be an awesome battle couple, not having her retire because she's in love. I also enjoy the expanded role of Arwen in the movies. In the books women didn't really exist as anything other than scenery, except for Eowyn, and once her plot is done she settles right down. Blech.

[Misaela]

Remember, the movies take into consideration the appendices and other stories by Tolkien.

[Jon-Ross]

His little world of imagination is somewhat a unique land. The language in 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' is difficult to understand, but enhances his imaginative world further.

[Bighuey]

In the movie it had more of the relationship between Aragorn and Eowyn than the book, but in the appendix it told more about it.

[lady_charlie]

Tolkien is amazing. End of story. Goodbye.

[L_Therese]

I'm a pretty big Tolkien fan. I admit that his language is somewhat archaic at times, but I think it fits his purpose. Given his area of scholastic expertise, it would be reasonable to read LotR as if it was a mythological work (in accompaniment with The Silmarillion, et al.). That established, Tolkien's genius becomes truly apparent in the poetry that he composes throughout. Each poem reflects a distinct style Tolkien developed for each culture that shares links to existing poetic types found throughout Anglo-Saxon/Germanic literature. I never realized how brilliant it was until I got more into literature in university - certainly well beyond only enjoyment!

[Misaela]

Tolkien is amazing. End of story. Goodbye.

LOL! We should end the discussion right about here. 'Nuff said.

[lady_charlie]

I think he has one of the liveliest imaginariness known to mankind.

Try reading Jasper Fforde's Thursday Next novels - you'll be pleasantly surprised at his imaginariness!

Maude, if you are around I finally am getting around to Thursday -- just got one on my kindle.

I tried so hard to get through The First Man in Rome over the summer, sigh, maybe I will check that out again next summer, there were just so many characters!

-- 27 Sep 2013, 20:42 --

Tolkien is amazing. End of story. Goodbye.

LOL! We should end the discussion right about here. 'Nuff said.

From someone who has seen HP and LOTR one too many times, that is what Mad Eye says when he introduces himself to the students - I'm here because Dumbledore wants me here, end of story, goodbye.

These days every other word I say is a movie quote... obviously! (Snape)

[EnjoiSkyler]

YES!

From the ages 14-20 I read the "Lord of the Rings" series every year. I'm saddened that I haven't read them in over 2 years now. I highly suggest Tolkien to everyone.

Skyler

[Bananacat]

I love the Lord of the Rings. Tolkien was brilliant! I feel that the books are better than the movies though.

[Sine_Ni_Ceallach]

His poetry was stellar. The Road Goes Ever On was one of the first poems that I fell in love with!

[A24]

I'm a bit embarrassed to say I have never read The Lord of the Rings. It has been on my TBR pile for a long time. I didn't read The Hobbit until last year. I found that a surprisingly difficult read and actually liked the movie a lot better. Perhaps that is why I always put off the LOTR series as I'm afraid it will be long and daunting. I haven't watched the movies as that is a personal rule of mine to not watch them first if I plan to read the books.

[Paliden]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Tolkien!! LOTR is one of my all time FAVORITES! The fact that he created an entire language says a lot!

[kassie_2000]

"The Hobbit" was one of the very first books that flung my eyes wide open to the wonderful world of fiction. My imagination went absolutely nuts for months after reading it. In high school I discovered "The Lord of the Rings" series, and the same thing happened again! I loved losing myself in Tolkien's world; everything felt so realistic and complex. I was genuinely sad when I finished the last book.

[robertcjgraves]

The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings are two books I never tire of. I try to re-read one or the other every year.