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Boromir88 · 06-16-2004, 08:38 PM

Kuruharan,

I myself rarely read the prologue, and yes I typically read the appendices last. I suggested to my nephew who hadn't read the books, but wanted to see the movie, to read the prologue just to get the background of the story. He never heard of LOTR until the movies came out so instead of telling him read the book before you go see the movie just read the prologue, skim through it, and get the plot down before you see the movie. I agree it's really up to the person, whether to read the prologue or not. (My ultimate plan succeeded, I got my nephew reading the books instead of just being a movie person) lol.

06-16-2004, 08:38 PM	#85
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	Rarely ever Kuruharan, I myself rarely read the prologue, and yes I typically read the appendices last. I suggested to my nephew who hadn't read the books, but wanted to see the movie, to read the prologue just to get the background of the story. He never heard of LOTR until the movies came out so instead of telling him read the book before you go see the movie just read the prologue, skim through it, and get the plot down before you see the movie. I agree it's really up to the person, whether to read the prologue or not. (My ultimate plan succeeded, I got my nephew reading the books instead of just being a movie person) lol.