Glorfindel is a girl?!

[MatthewM]

Originally Posted by Folwren

Oh, I don't know. Let's see...the only real main character that would be missed is Gandalf, and he comes back later in the tale and tells what happened to him. The importance of the Ring is made clear in The Council of Elrond.

Although made crystal clear at the Council, I disagree.

Originally Posted by Folwren

but I have heard of many people who picked up the FotR and said they couldn't get through it. It never occurred to me to ask at which point they quit trying.

Blasphemy!

[Folwren]

Originally Posted by MatthewM

Blasphemy!

Well...yes...I thought so to, but I refrain from saying anything.