[Guinevere]

I agree, in the books Gimli is much more sympathetic than in the movie! They left out those scenes in Lothlorien that make him change his mind about elves. I find it rather touching how he adores Galadriel and how he and Legolas become such good friends.

But my very favourite character in the book is definitely Sam. None of the other characters reveal so much of their thoughts and feelings and "inner debates" to the reader as Sam. That`s why I can really share his emotions. His faithful, devoted love for Frodo is for me one of the most touching things. The tears rise in my eyes every time I read "the choices of Master Samwise". Sam is so humble and yet so brave. He doesn`t trust his own judgement, but instinctively he always does the right thing. (I wonder how (and if) they are going to show this in TTT movie! )

The more I read LotR, the better I also like Frodo. But I kind of see him through Sam`s eyes. He is a very complex character, and you can only guess what`s going on inside him.

I also like Faramir very much. He is noble and valiant and wise, yet more human than Aragorn.