I could not designate myself as either. I'd have to say I love every ounce of tolkien's works, whether it be the awe-inspiring story, characterization, the actualy writing itself (grammar, wording, vocabulary, etc..) or every little bit of the world itself- the races,( their uniqueness), the geography, the languages, the culture and history.... I can't decide one aspect or another as a favorite!
My younger sister is a story-lover by far...