Christopher Tolkien - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

greyhavener · 07-19-2002, 10:40 AM

JRR was a better writer than Christopher. I think Christopher is a good scholar and is trying to be faithful to his father's creation, but I want a good story too.

Littlemanpoet makes an excellent point in how the Bible begins broad then narrows it's focus to the account of an individual. I've said in another thread that I believe the study of history needs more focus on individuals as well.

My problem with HoME and somewhat even with the Silm is that they don't tell the stories of the characters as well as LOTR does. There are wonderful characters to work with but the story just doesn't make the impact for me.

07-19-2002, 10:40 AM	#15
greyhavener Wight Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: austin Posts: 169	JRR was a better writer than Christopher. I think Christopher is a good scholar and is trying to be faithful to his father's creation, but I want a good story too. Littlemanpoet makes an excellent point in how the Bible begins broad then narrows it's focus to the account of an individual. I've said in another thread that I believe the study of history needs more focus on individuals as well. My problem with HoME and somewhat even with the Silm is that they don't tell the stories of the characters as well as LOTR does. There are wonderful characters to work with but the story just doesn't make the impact for me. __________________ Do justly, love mercy, walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8