I definitely don't understand the books half as much as some of the people here, but i think re-reading really helps. I've read LoTR 5 times and I plan on reading it atleast a hundred times in my life. If you're having trouble with the vocabulary there's no shame in breaking out the ol' dictionary. I'm reading the Silmarillion right now and i actually find it easier than LotR(i think i'm the only one) and i find that The Silmarillion helps me understand certain parts of LotR better.
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