The two types of LotR fans - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

09-03-2006, 02:39 PM

When I first read LoTR, I belonged more in the 'story' camp, and finished reading the book without any interest in the appendices. I began reading them, but did not finish.

A couple years later after my second read, I was enthralled with the appedices. I had watched the movies, and re-read the LoTR for comparision; I wanted more than the book itself or the movies offered. The appendices slightly quenced my thirst, but it was the Simillarion that satisfied me. I had crossed over to the 'world' camp.

Now, I feel more strong towards the world, and only slightly less toward the story.

~Jaime

09-03-2006, 02:39 PM	#18
sylvan leaf Guest Posts: n/a	once in both camps. . . When I first read LoTR, I belonged more in the 'story' camp, and finished reading the book without any interest in the appendices. I began reading them, but did not finish. A couple years later after my second read, I was enthralled with the appedices. I had watched the movies, and re-read the LoTR for comparision; I wanted more than the book itself or the movies offered. The appendices slightly quenced my thirst, but it was the Simillarion that satisfied me. I had crossed over to the 'world' camp. Now, I feel more strong towards the world, and only slightly less toward the story. ~Jaime