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Encaitare · 12-09-2004, 04:38 PM

The Sil reads like a cross between a religious text and a history book -- because that's what it is. It's killer the first time around, but if you can get through it a second time, you'll love it.

I agree with Rimbaud's advice. Return the Silmarillion and reread LotR, appendices included (you'll get used to the rather dry tone, and keep that libary fee from going up!). Then, if you still want to read the Sil, take it out and try it again. If you still can't get into it, maybe you could try reading the chapter about Beren and Luthien -- it's more interesting than, say, the geography of Numenor.

For a little lighter reading, I definitely advise Leaf by Niggle and Farmer Giles of Ham.

Good luck!

12-09-2004, 04:38 PM	#8
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	The Sil reads like a cross between a religious text and a history book -- because that's what it is. It's killer the first time around, but if you can get through it a second time, you'll love it. I agree with Rimbaud's advice. Return the Silmarillion and reread LotR, appendices included (you'll get used to the rather dry tone, and keep that libary fee from going up!). Then, if you still want to read the Sil, take it out and try it again. If you still can't get into it, maybe you could try reading the chapter about Beren and Luthien -- it's more interesting than, say, the geography of Numenor. For a little lighter reading, I definitely advise Leaf by Niggle and Farmer Giles of Ham. Good luck!