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Forum: The Books 06-11-2007, 07:15 PM
Replies: 4
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Posted By Alchisiel
The Children of Hurin Review

I am currently reading The Children of Hurin, (and loving it by the way) when I came across a review of the book by Elizabeth Hand on the internet which she states "Morgoth's forces, whose members --...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 10-05-2006, 02:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,966
Posted By Alchisiel
1420! Aldarion brought up some very good points. Could...

Aldarion brought up some very good points. Could it be that the marriages of the Valar are spiritual and not a physical marriage as most people think of when thinking about marriage? Could that also...
Forum: The Books 09-19-2006, 06:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,005
Posted By Alchisiel
Tolkien I read an article once that Tolkien complained to...

I read an article once that Tolkien complained to his wife that Christopher would call him on things in the story such as the color of one of the Dwarves' hoods and such things as that as he built...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 09-19-2006, 05:37 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 25,542
Posted By Alchisiel
For myself I'm not a big fan of the Ainulindale,...

For myself I'm not a big fan of the Ainulindale, but I do like how Arda began with one word-"Ea." I always preferred the stories of the Elves and the forefathers of Men.

I always thought that the...
Forum: The Books 09-19-2006, 04:00 PM
Replies: 441
Views: 90,776
Posted By Alchisiel
1420! At first I suspected that CRT had taken the story...

At first I suspected that CRT had taken the story in the Silm and story in UT and combined them together but not having read HoME due to no monies in my pocketses and having read the comments here...
Forum: The Books 09-18-2006, 12:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,760
Posted By Alchisiel
In my excitement, I didn't think to look there!!!...

In my excitement, I didn't think to look there!!! :D Sorry about that.
Forum: The Books 09-18-2006, 12:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,760
Posted By Alchisiel
New Tolkien Book

I have just read on cnn.com that there will be a new book out next spring. "The Children of Hurin" has been edited by Christopher Tolkien into a completed work. Well, maybe NEW isn't the word I...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 09-09-2006, 11:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,341
Posted By Alchisiel
As to the fate of Elladan and Elrohir this might...

As to the fate of Elladan and Elrohir this might be of some help:


I found it at the Encyclopedia of Arda website.

Actually after the Fall of Gondolin Idril and Tuor stayed at the Mouths of...
Forum: The Books 09-06-2006, 11:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,012
Posted By Alchisiel
It might have been more sensible but I think...

It might have been more sensible but I think where hobbits are concerned the reason they didn't build a wall is simply that they love all things that grow. It seems to me that they didn't like to...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 09-04-2006, 07:41 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 69,534
Posted By Alchisiel
I think if UT and HoME were included I think it...

I think if UT and HoME were included I think it would be more daunting of a task not only to the readers but to you also. But I can also see your point of including those books. I also think that it...
Forum: The Books 08-27-2006, 12:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,346
Posted By Alchisiel
So this leads me to another question, why didn't...

So this leads me to another question, why didn't the ring try to tempt Aragorn? He wanted to go with Boromir to help deliver Minas Tirith from Sauron so why not tempt him? Is it because he is...
Forum: The Books 08-27-2006, 12:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,349
Posted By Alchisiel
I think everyone has missed part of the question...

I think everyone has missed part of the question here or I am reading it differently than everyone else, so I will put my two cents in. If Arwen was an elf and not half-elven and stayed in Middle...
Forum: The Books 08-20-2006, 04:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,346
Posted By Alchisiel
Good points Boromir88, I had not thought about...

Good points Boromir88, I had not thought about Boromir wanting to, oh how would say, defend his homeland? But I tend to disagree with you concerning Gollum, as I believe he was not evil when the ring...
Forum: The Books 08-20-2006, 11:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,346
Posted By Alchisiel
1420! Temptation of Boromir

I am reading LotR again and it seems each time I read it there is a new question to ask. So here goes, why do you think that Boromir was so tempted by the ring? He never held it, but desired it...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 07-22-2006, 01:19 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 69,534
Posted By Alchisiel
Sounds good to me. I am in the process of...

Sounds good to me. I am in the process of reading LotR at the moment and I should be done by then. See you in September!!
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 07-20-2006, 01:56 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 69,534
Posted By Alchisiel
I would be thoroughly interested in a chapter by...

I would be thoroughly interested in a chapter by chapter read of the Silm. It is becoming one of my favourite books by Tolkien. Who will lead us through it?
Forum: The Movies 07-08-2006, 02:34 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 24,927
Posted By Alchisiel
1420! I came late in life to LOTR, I think I was 29 or...

I came late in life to LOTR, I think I was 29 or 30. I didn't even know about the books until I first saw FotR. I was talking to some co-workers about the movie and they told me about the books,...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 01-29-2006, 07:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,560
Posted By Alchisiel
Thanks Raynor I had forgotten my history. :)

Thanks Raynor I had forgotten my history. :)
Forum: Quiz Room 01-29-2006, 07:21 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 30,606
Posted By Alchisiel
Correct! The floor is yours! :D

Correct! The floor is yours! :D
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 01-29-2006, 12:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,560
Posted By Alchisiel
1420! I don't have a lot to say about this chapter "A...

I don't have a lot to say about this chapter "A Short Rest" so I will make my comments..... short. I do like the light heartedness of the elves in this chapter. The comment "Don't dip your beard in...
Forum: Quiz Room 01-29-2006, 12:02 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 30,606
Posted By Alchisiel
What color was Thorin's hood and what was it...

What color was Thorin's hood and what was it decorated with?
Forum: Quiz Room 01-28-2006, 03:51 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 30,606
Posted By Alchisiel
Looking it up in my book.........a loaf's worth?

Looking it up in my book.........a loaf's worth?
Forum: Quotable Quotes 01-28-2006, 03:44 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 115,453
Posted By Alchisiel
Thank you Firefoot... :D

Thank you Firefoot... :D
Forum: The Books 01-27-2006, 05:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,765
Posted By Alchisiel
Silmaril I think the reason Arwen went to Lothlorien to...

I think the reason Arwen went to Lothlorien to die is that is where she and Aragorn fell in love. It had a lot of memories for her. I think that's the same reason Pippin and Merry went to...
Forum: Quotable Quotes 01-27-2006, 04:54 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 115,453
Posted By Alchisiel
Actually Elu, that's not the quote I was looking...

Actually Elu, that's not the quote I was looking for. The quote I'm thinking of comes from the chapter Not at Home. I think the quote that you have is from LOTR not The Hobbit.
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