I find it fascinating that I see so many people saying the beginning of the LotR is their least favorite part of the books. It is only fascinating to me because the beginning of the tale, when it is only the hobbits by themselves as they journey to Bree, has always been my favorite part of the books!
I first began reading FotR when I was 12 years old, just coming out of a coma, and lying in bed with all types of monitors attached to my body in a room in the intensive care unit of a hospital, being treated for a little known disease at that time called Reyes Syndrome. I had no television and no radio, and nothing but time on my hands, so when my older brother brought me his copy of FotR I fell in love with it immediately, devouring it. To me, it seemde to have plenty of action, and in just the right amount of doses.
I know this was a bit off-topic, but since I started the thread, I guess I won't complain!
