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mark12_30 · 05-08-2010, 05:42 AM

Galadriel,

I don't believe we've met; a belated welcome to The Downs.

Yes, this thread has been done before, but I don't mind a fresh start either. Someone will find the link... maybe I'll be inspired once I've answered you.

1) When did you first read Lord of the Rings?
2) What prompted you to read it?
3) And what was your reaction (first and last)?

I think the answers will blend together...

Our teacher read The Hobbit to our fourth grade class, in 1969 or so. I loved it. In Sixth grade (1971...) I read TH for myself, and loved it. Then I tried to tackle
the trilogy; but I stalled in Book One somewhere. It just didn't take off for me-- even though my friend said it was a great book. I read Narnia instead, and Camelot. Always wanted to be a knight in shining armor... In Seventh grade I tried the trilogy again, and once I got to Weathertop I was hooked. So that was... 1972, or winter of 1973. When I say I was hooked, I mean, I wanted to MOVE there.

05-08-2010, 05:42 AM	#2
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Galadriel, I don't believe we've met; a belated welcome to The Downs. Yes, this thread has been done before, but I don't mind a fresh start either. Someone will find the link... maybe I'll be inspired once I've answered you. 1) When did you first read Lord of the Rings? 2) What prompted you to read it? 3) And what was your reaction (first and last)? I think the answers will blend together... Our teacher read The Hobbit to our fourth grade class, in 1969 or so. I loved it. In Sixth grade (1971...) I read TH for myself, and loved it. Then I tried to tackle the trilogy; but I stalled in Book One somewhere. It just didn't take off for me-- even though my friend said it was a great book. I read Narnia instead, and Camelot. Always wanted to be a knight in shining armor... In Seventh grade I tried the trilogy again, and once I got to Weathertop I was hooked. So that was... 1972, or winter of 1973. When I say I was hooked, I mean, I wanted to MOVE there. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.