I found it a bit more difficult to read the Sil, especially since I just finished reading LotR
once months prior to that. But I was so enthusiastic upon getting the book that I practically gobbled up the words. But when I was beginning to read BoLT 1, I lacked the enthusiasm, more so when I was reading the first part (I even forgot its title!) since I could hardly connect it to my previous readings. So up until now, I haven't read it yet. *dodges flying books towards my direction*
What's my point? Love what you read...or what you are about to read. It takes passion!