why do people dislike lord of the rings? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

08-27-2002, 07:56 PM

I think sometimes, it is indeed the fact that the book is very complex and so, the younger readers don't like it.(I'm not saying that all young readers feel that, just many that I know).
But of course, it's not only young readers who dislike it. There are the people who don't like fantasy and are daunted by the size as well.
Then there are the people who aren't young/unintelligent, like fantasy and don't mind size who dislike LotR. For them (according to the few people I met who fit that criteria) it's too descriptive (quote: "utter crap and an idiotic fairy tale") and thus boring.
It all comes down to personal taste and opinion.

[ August 27, 2002: Message edited by: Erendis ]

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08-27-2002, 07:56 PM	#11
Erendis Guest Posts: n/a	I think sometimes, it is indeed the fact that the book is very complex and so, the younger readers don't like it.(I'm not saying that all young readers feel that, just many that I know). But of course, it's not only young readers who dislike it. There are the people who don't like fantasy and are daunted by the size as well. Then there are the people who aren't young/unintelligent, like fantasy and don't mind size who dislike LotR. For them (according to the few people I met who fit that criteria) it's too descriptive (quote: "utter crap and an idiotic fairy tale") and thus boring. It all comes down to personal taste and opinion. [ August 27, 2002: Message edited by: Erendis ]