The background. I adore elaborate history and intricate detail. I love the way he has painted the world in full, and gone much deeper than just the story.
I also love the characters and the lands. His idea of elves was different to traditional fairy-tale elves, and while I prefer the latter, he has created an intriguing race.
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'The Hobbit' 1st impressions: 1. Thorin is hot... Oh god, I fancy a dwarf. 2. Thranduil is hotter. 3. Is that... Figwit! 4. Does Elijah Wood never age?
2nd: It's all about Fili & Kili, really. 3rd: BARD! OMG, Bard.
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