What is it about Tolkien?...

[Goldberry]

The background. I adore elaborate history and intricate detail. I love the way he has painted the world in full, and gone much deeper than just the story.

Exactly. I love the stories, but I am most amazed by the elaborate world which Tolkien created. I feel like I can just get lost in his wonderful world. That's what makes Tolkien's stories different from other stories such as Harry Potter or Star Wars (both of which I love). Those are good stories too, but once you are done reading the HP book or watching the SW movies, that's it. With Tolkien's works, there's always more to be read, learned, analyzed...and so on.