Which book is your favourite? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

11-19-2004, 10:57 AM

The first half of FOTR was good with the Old Forest, the Barrows, and of course the meeting of Tom Bombadil, but my personal favorite would have to be the first half of TTT. Thats when we see the return of Gandalf, the very slow and forgetful but wise Treebeard and of course The battle at Helms Deep.

Boromir88 · 11-19-2004, 03:51 PM

FOTR Book 2, ahhh, the time of Boromir. Being that he is my favorite character and it's so much fun to talk, and learn, about the complex mind of this controversial Fellowship member.

Lhunardawen · 11-20-2004, 01:32 AM

The CbC seems to have taken its toll on you, Boromir88...

As for me, it's RotK...the time for a mighty woman like Eowyn to shine and show what she can do...and get what she deserves in the end. With her being one of my favorite character and having been in a situation similar to hers, I love reading how she handles circumstances. Oh, I can hardly wait for CbC to discuss RotK!!!

Meela · 11-20-2004, 06:16 AM

My favourite book is Book 2, for its description of Boromir.
A close second is Books 5 and 6, for one very special Steward.

Lalwendë · 11-20-2004, 07:14 AM

If I had to choose one, then Book 1. One main reason is that the rest of the story is still to come.

But I also think that it includes some of Tolkien's most beautiful writing. The landscapes are so vivid, they resonate with earth magic; The Old Forest, the Withywindle, and of course, The Barrow Downs. When I read of these places it makes me want to get out and go for a walk in the woodlands and have adventures visiting ancient barrows and stone circles. And there are all those Hobbits of course.

Sapphire_Flame · 11-20-2004, 11:07 AM

I agree with Lalwendë on all counts.

Also because of the Nazgul in that part, and we get to meet Gildor, Aragorn, and Glorfindel.

Abedithon le,

~ Saphy ~

Orophin · 11-20-2004, 04:38 PM

I think it is hard to pick just one of the books, but if I had to then I would have to pick the Return of the King. The climax of the battle of the Pelennor and Frodos struggle along with Aragorn becoming king is probably my favorite parts in all of the books. All of the loose ends come together and we have the ever so famous sailing into the west.

11-20-2004, 06:16 AM	#4
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,049	My favourite book is Book 2, for its description of Boromir. A close second is Books 5 and 6, for one very special Steward. __________________ 'The Hobbit' 1st impressions: 1. Thorin is hot... Oh god, I fancy a dwarf. 2. Thranduil is hotter. 3. Is that... Figwit! 4. Does Elijah Wood never age? 2nd: It's all about Fili & Kili, really. 3rd: BARD! OMG, Bard. Last edited by Meela; 11-21-2004 at 08:43 AM.

11-20-2004, 07:14 AM	#5
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	If I had to choose one, then Book 1. One main reason is that the rest of the story is still to come. But I also think that it includes some of Tolkien's most beautiful writing. The landscapes are so vivid, they resonate with earth magic; The Old Forest, the Withywindle, and of course, The Barrow Downs. When I read of these places it makes me want to get out and go for a walk in the woodlands and have adventures visiting ancient barrows and stone circles. And there are all those Hobbits of course. __________________ Gordon's alive!

11-20-2004, 11:07 AM	#6
Sapphire_Flame Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The World That Never Was Posts: 1,232	I agree with Lalwendë on all counts. Also because of the Nazgul in that part, and we get to meet Gildor, Aragorn, and Glorfindel. Abedithon le, ~ Saphy ~ __________________ The Hitchhiking Ghost

11-20-2004, 04:38 PM	#7
Orophin Animated Skeleton Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lothlorien Posts: 48	I think it is hard to pick just one of the books, but if I had to then I would have to pick the Return of the King. The climax of the battle of the Pelennor and Frodos struggle along with Aragorn becoming king is probably my favorite parts in all of the books. All of the loose ends come together and we have the ever so famous sailing into the west. __________________ Yrch!

11-19-2004, 10:57 AM	#1
Ancalagon-the-black Guest Posts: n/a	The first half of FOTR was good with the Old Forest, the Barrows, and of course the meeting of Tom Bombadil, but my personal favorite would have to be the first half of TTT. Thats when we see the return of Gandalf, the very slow and forgetful but wise Treebeard and of course The battle at Helms Deep.

11-19-2004, 03:51 PM	#2
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	FOTR Book 2, ahhh, the time of Boromir. Being that he is my favorite character and it's so much fun to talk, and learn, about the complex mind of this controversial Fellowship member.

11-20-2004, 01:32 AM	#3
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	The CbC seems to have taken its toll on you, Boromir88... As for me, it's RotK...the time for a mighty woman like Eowyn to shine and show what she can do...and get what she deserves in the end. With her being one of my favorite character and having been in a situation similar to hers, I love reading how she handles circumstances. Oh, I can hardly wait for CbC to discuss RotK!!!