Why is it so difficult? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Groin Redbeard · 01-11-2008, 09:18 AM

They're both first rate books. But I think the Silmarillion is more of a text book of history and Lord of the Rings/Hobbit are stories.

I think one of the reasons that it is so confusing is because it has Belierand in it, and for someone who has just read the Lord of the Rings that can be very confusing.

I still remember that I spent the first four chapters trying to find out what Belierand was.

01-11-2008, 09:18 AM	#15
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	They're both first rate books. But I think the Silmarillion is more of a text book of history and Lord of the Rings/Hobbit are stories. I think one of the reasons that it is so confusing is because it has Belierand in it, and for someone who has just read the Lord of the Rings that can be very confusing. I still remember that I spent the first four chapters trying to find out what Belierand was. __________________ I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeatof peace on earth, good-will to men! ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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