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Pilgrim Soul
Join Date: May 2004
Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle...
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Ah but Lal ....I was also taught that "only a woman of ill-repute would read a novel before lunch" (that one didn't register though ....
![]() ![]() But certainly, despite my struggles with the early volumes, I found that the LOTR HoME volumes a relatively strightforward read. I skim factual books if I need something specific.....but it took me many years to trust my judgement and accept that if a book hadn't engaged me (and I do give them a fair shot) and have very wide tastes) then I didn't have to waste my life finishing them.
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Shady She-Penguin
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: In a far land beyond the Sea
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