I first read LotR at age 11 or so ... or I should say, I started it. I tried again a couple of times over the next three years, but although I was a major fantasy fan and an avid reader, I found it like wading in melted chocolate, stodgy and unreadable.
When I revisited it a couple of years ago, I could understand the reasons for my early reactions, but this time found it enthralling and it was a real revelation. I have subsequently re-read it a couple of times, and it means a lot to me. I am really pleased that I found it again ... or did it find me? [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
It just goes to show you never know how things will turn out [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]
Peace
Kalessin
[ December 12, 2002: Message edited by: Kalessin ]
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