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Of Hobbits and Merry fellows
I realised that the first few chapters of LOTR was not really that well liked... But if I am to right about my favorite chapters... I would probably be writing a chapter-by-chapter book review.
Never mind, lets git to it!
The Fellowship of the Ring
1. A Long-expected Party
Now this is one of my favorites because it linked back to the entire Erebor quest episode. I was really glad to read of Bilbo in his retirement, pestered by relatives. This chapter first formed the enchanting country-side image of the Shire which I was so desolated to read of in the last few chapters in the Return of the King.
2. The shadow of the past
This described in detail what had happened in the past that would lead to the coming events. It was a clear and concise describtion with an undertone of suspence and foreboding... one that I enjoyed.
3. Three is Company
I continued to enjoy the country-side description from this chapter, even as the suspense build up. Moreover, this chapter first introduces me to the demeanor of Elves defering from The Hobbit. First impression are lasting ones though.
4. A short cut to mushrooms
The suspense build up is much steeper now... But I seemed to have derived some plain hobbit-sense by then to realise that the journey is not even begun.
5. A conspiracy unmasked
Bathsong remains to this day one of my favorite songs... Moreover, this is more interesting than Bilbo's departure from the Shire in The Hobbit.
6. The Old Forest
This is one of the most exciting chapters in the beginning... though it would soon be dwarfed by later chapters... Nevertheless I am extremely tickled at the appearance of the Merry Fellow.
7. In the House of Tom Bombadil
Of course anything regarding that oversized hobbit with yellow boots are of interest to me. I read on with delight as Tom demonstrated his antiques.
8. Fog on the Barrow-downs
More suspense still... Highly interesting tomb-raiding by our happy foursome... I particularly enjoyed the part where Tom shooed away the wight in such a ridiculous fashion.
9. At the sign of the Prancing Pony
Inns are, as a rule, interesting places... I certainly anticipated much in this chapter, but was mildly disappointed when it did not lead to more revelation.
To be continued....
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'He wouldn't make above a mouthful,' said William, who had already had a fine supper, 'not when he was skinned and boned.'
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