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zifnab · 01-16-2002, 01:40 PM

I really don't read fast, and it doesn't bother me one bit. I like the fact that it takes a few weeks(2-3) for me to read LOTR. I least I knew that the first time that I read it, when I went to bed with all those thoughts running through my brain, that in the morning the book would still be there with the answers that I seeked. If I read it in a day or two, I wouldnt have much to look forward too, without picking up a new book and starting fresh.

Reading "The Hobbit" seems alot easier to read then other Tolkien books, so I can usually spend a few days on it. Like I said above it usually takes a few weeks for the LOTR. And I just finished reading the Siml, and it has taken me about a month. I find the book, absolutely fascinating. I usually re-read chapters, everytime a question "popped" into my head about a fellows name or history.

I guess if I could devote days and days of reading, it wouldnt take that long. But with family and work and all the good things in life, sometimes reading gets pushed aside. But I think I will always take my time when it comes to reading, savoring all the sweet things. I am looking forward to reading much more of Tolkiens works, and it seems it will take quite some time(maybe even a few years), but thats quite all right with me!

But one thing now that I have to look forward to after finishing or even in the middle of a Tolkien book, is this wonderful forum, which brings many new/old answers and questions to my mind!

01-16-2002, 01:40 PM	#6
zifnab Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: omni-presence Posts: 329	I really don't read fast, and it doesn't bother me one bit. I like the fact that it takes a few weeks(2-3) for me to read LOTR. I least I knew that the first time that I read it, when I went to bed with all those thoughts running through my brain, that in the morning the book would still be there with the answers that I seeked. If I read it in a day or two, I wouldnt have much to look forward too, without picking up a new book and starting fresh. Reading "The Hobbit" seems alot easier to read then other Tolkien books, so I can usually spend a few days on it. Like I said above it usually takes a few weeks for the LOTR. And I just finished reading the Siml, and it has taken me about a month. I find the book, absolutely fascinating. I usually re-read chapters, everytime a question "popped" into my head about a fellows name or history. I guess if I could devote days and days of reading, it wouldnt take that long. But with family and work and all the good things in life, sometimes reading gets pushed aside. But I think I will always take my time when it comes to reading, savoring all the sweet things. I am looking forward to reading much more of Tolkiens works, and it seems it will take quite some time(maybe even a few years), but thats quite all right with me! But one thing now that I have to look forward to after finishing or even in the middle of a Tolkien book, is this wonderful forum, which brings many new/old answers and questions to my mind! __________________ Facebook.