No... there is no other fiction that I have encountered that comes close to tolkien. I am a history major (also a historian) and I am not a "huge" fan of fiction. However, I find myself reading Tolkien, probably 1 to 3 hours each day. (time permiting) His style and depth are amazing. Star wars is great, but give me a break. Nothing written (fictional) will ever match the authenticity and originality of Tolkien. Im not sure, but I think this stat is correct. LOTR was the 2nd most read book in the 20th century, right behind the bible. I believe that one of the big factors in Tolkien material is the Geography factor and the maps. I have never seen any work of fiction with this much detail. Then following that there is tons of "research" that accomodates each race and who lived where and so on and so on!!!!!!! I could talk for days, and as Lord Angmar says
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There are times (okay, all the time) when I want to believe that these events really took place, that these people really existed.
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I hear you! My fascination with tolkien also grows on me when I read and post on this site. I love each and every single member and post on the BD. This many people researching and delving into Tolkiens works to discuss and evaluate is amazing. I do not see this happening with any other work. (not to this degree, anyway) My children will definately be introduced to the legend and lore of J.R.R Tolkien.
~Namarie~