Boring - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Finwen · 02-15-2003, 04:07 PM

When I first read the Lord of the Rings, I adored the first chapter. I read it straight after reading the Hobbit, and, finding such a familiar writing-style etc., I was very happy. I always loved the bits with hobbits in them, and actually got bored when it came to the Big People and their doings... A now amended view, I can assure you.
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I suppose I can see why some people might find it boring, if hobbits and their unhurried lifestyles aren't their particular cup of tea, but if you can persevere then I'm very sure that you'll get at least something worthwhile out of the book.

(Just don't try reading the Prologue first: it's enough to put people off for life!)

02-15-2003, 04:07 PM	#19
Finwen Animated Skeleton Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: West Yorkshire, England Posts: 37	When I first read the Lord of the Rings, I adored the first chapter. I read it straight after reading the Hobbit, and, finding such a familiar writing-style etc., I was very happy. I always loved the bits with hobbits in them, and actually got bored when it came to the Big People and their doings... A now amended view, I can assure you. [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] I suppose I can see why some people might find it boring, if hobbits and their unhurried lifestyles aren't their particular cup of tea, but if you can persevere then I'm very sure that you'll get at least something worthwhile out of the book. (Just don't try reading the Prologue first: it's enough to put people off for life!)