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Kalimac · 10-16-2003, 03:41 PM

Have to cast my vote for Tom Bombadil. In himself, he's an interesting character, but "The House of Tom Bombadil" slams on the brakes to a story that was previously pacing itself really well. I kept on wishing he would just be quiet and let the hobbits pack and get out of there. He just gets my goat for some reason.

I probably would have voted for Denethor, as well, except that I have a hard time putting him in the "good guy" category - granted, we don't get to see him at his best, and he probably did good things in his time, but he seems to have no real concept of what it is to join with anybody, good or evil. He's for himself.

10-16-2003, 03:41 PM	#113
Kalimac Candle of the Marshes Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Flyover Country Posts: 780	Have to cast my vote for Tom Bombadil. In himself, he's an interesting character, but "The House of Tom Bombadil" slams on the brakes to a story that was previously pacing itself really well. I kept on wishing he would just be quiet and let the hobbits pack and get out of there. He just gets my goat for some reason. I probably would have voted for Denethor, as well, except that I have a hard time putting him in the "good guy" category - granted, we don't get to see him at his best, and he probably did good things in his time, but he seems to have no real concept of what it is to join with anybody, good or evil. He's for himself. __________________ Father, dear Father, if you see fit, We'll send my love to college for one year yet Tie blue ribbons all about his head, To let the ladies know that he's married.