why do people dislike lord of the rings? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Ravenna · 08-27-2002, 02:56 PM

In some cases, I would say its a case of 'I hate what I can't understand.' If they find the book too long and too hard going, and don't come to appreciate the full depth and richness of the story etc, a sad instinct in people is to say they hate it.
Or else they have it typecast as a book only read by weirdos who can't handle real life. (yes I've actually heard a friend say that!).

08-27-2002, 02:56 PM	#6
Ravenna Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: witney, oxfordshire Posts: 70	In some cases, I would say its a case of 'I hate what I can't understand.' If they find the book too long and too hard going, and don't come to appreciate the full depth and richness of the story etc, a sad instinct in people is to say they hate it. Or else they have it typecast as a book only read by weirdos who can't handle real life. (yes I've actually heard a friend say that!).