When will I understand Tolkien like you guys? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Evil Anya · 01-14-2002, 10:21 AM

I definitely don't understand the books half as much as some of the people here, but i think re-reading really helps. I've read LoTR 5 times and I plan on reading it atleast a hundred times in my life. If you're having trouble with the vocabulary there's no shame in breaking out the ol' dictionary. I'm reading the Silmarillion right now and i actually find it easier than LotR(i think i'm the only one) and i find that The Silmarillion helps me understand certain parts of LotR better.

01-14-2002, 10:21 AM	#14
Evil Anya Animated Skeleton Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 28	I definitely don't understand the books half as much as some of the people here, but i think re-reading really helps. I've read LoTR 5 times and I plan on reading it atleast a hundred times in my life. If you're having trouble with the vocabulary there's no shame in breaking out the ol' dictionary. I'm reading the Silmarillion right now and i actually find it easier than LotR(i think i'm the only one) and i find that The Silmarillion helps me understand certain parts of LotR better.