As what is stated above, escapism has its place. Life is very stressful as best and a good book helps relieve it when nothing else can. I too like the maps and details that was put into Tolkien's work.
However taken too far can be detrimental as one can become detached from reality( as many I have seen done) and honestly believe in something that merely a figment of their imagination. Examples: some believe they are trully an elf and have pointed ears.
This does not hold just to Tolkien. It is true for any written fiction.
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