boring - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Yavanna228 · 05-22-2003, 07:22 AM

Just one more person saying that I didn't find the books to be boring! True, some parts were slow going, but they are very rewarding later on, since you need them to understand what's happening. Again, reading the books shows you the rich tapestry of Tolkien's world. If the movies even attempted to fit all of the special things in, they would be way too long! What special things? The elves, Tom Bombadil [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] , the Barrow-Downs, songs, poems, bits and pieces of lore, and so on. Try reading the books again and take time to enjoy the little things left out of the movies that make the books such treasures!
One other incentive- being here on the Downs has made me read the books more voraciously and pay attention to detail so that I can have worthwhile input here! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
Peace

05-22-2003, 07:22 AM	#29
Yavanna228 Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2003 Location: on the wings of the morning Posts: 394	Just one more person saying that I didn't find the books to be boring! True, some parts were slow going, but they are very rewarding later on, since you need them to understand what's happening. Again, reading the books shows you the rich tapestry of Tolkien's world. If the movies even attempted to fit all of the special things in, they would be way too long! What special things? The elves, Tom Bombadil [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] , the Barrow-Downs, songs, poems, bits and pieces of lore, and so on. Try reading the books again and take time to enjoy the little things left out of the movies that make the books such treasures! One other incentive- being here on the Downs has made me read the books more voraciously and pay attention to detail so that I can have worthwhile input here! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Peace __________________ 'Dulaman na Binne Bui, Dulaman Gaelach/ Dulaman na farraige, 's e b'fhearr a bhi in Eirinn!'