I read the books before I knew they were coming out with the movie, and have The Hobbit memorized since what, 5th grade? The way they were written was unique, and nothing like I'd ever read before. As far as boring would go ... no way. I was thoroughly captivated by them. However, I have not read them a second time the whole way through because to me they are 'in the moment, first time' kind of books. Oh, I'll pick up a chapter that I'd feel compelled to read before bedtime and just savour the excitement of the Helms Deep battle--the best chapter in the Two Towers--but I probably won't read them all again.
Now, *sigh* it's killing me to get through the Silm. I have been spoiled by all these modern fantasy series like Elaine Cunningham's Songs and Swords, and Terry Brook's Shannara, that Silm is a bit slow. It's really really sad and I want nothing more than to finish it!! It would help me so much in the RPG area! Oh bother.
No, but, The Hobbit was the best book. Read that! It's not slow in the least!
-Maikafanawen
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