[The Saucepan Man]

Raefindel

I am determined to read the Silmarillion - I always meant to. I think the problem is that (as I recall) it starts off so abstract, and only gets into heroic deeds 'n the like later on. I just can't help getting my Maia and my Valar all mixed up. [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]

When I first read LotR and got into AD&D, all my friends were into fantasy and scifi etc, but I was the only one really into LotR. I don't remember any in depth discussions anyway. Now, it's great that my wife's getting into the books.

I think Rosie will love the Hobbit. She can't wait for each instalment of the Faraway Tree and her face lights up with wonder at the childrens' adventures and concern at their perils. My only concern is not to try the Hobbit too early and maybe put her off it.