Well, for someone like me who never heard of LOTR until the movies came out, I think it's great. The movies introduced me to the books, which I'm now reading ... almost done with The Two Towers ... and I've truly enjoyed reading what I've read so far. There are those who could be called "trend followers", but rest assured, I am not one of them. I believe Tolkien to be very genuine, creative, & unique in his work. There is nothing wrong with Tolkien gaining TRUE new fans. But those that are true remain to be seen years down the road ... if they still love his work.
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"....though in all lands love is now mingled with grief, it grows perhaps the greater." ~~ Haldir
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