Why does this story move so many people so? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Tigerlily Gamgee · 04-28-2002, 07:14 PM

Well, first of all, I am a big lover of fantasy. That is what got me to read the books in the first place.
I fell in love with the books because the characters are so rich and developed and their relationships are marvelous. The story is deep, but it still manages to find humor within. Tolkien has created characters that everyone can relate to (at least one of them), and at the same time he has given us a place that we can go to when we are sick of the pains and pressures of our own earth.
It is just so "real". I guess that's it. Other books take you away from yourself, but the Lord of the Rings makes you think about yourself and your actions, and the actions of those around you.

04-28-2002, 07:14 PM	#8
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	Well, first of all, I am a big lover of fantasy. That is what got me to read the books in the first place. I fell in love with the books because the characters are so rich and developed and their relationships are marvelous. The story is deep, but it still manages to find humor within. Tolkien has created characters that everyone can relate to (at least one of them), and at the same time he has given us a place that we can go to when we are sick of the pains and pressures of our own earth. It is just so "real". I guess that's it. Other books take you away from yourself, but the Lord of the Rings makes you think about yourself and your actions, and the actions of those around you. __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~