Christopher Tolkien to finish lost Middle Earth novel - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

davem · 04-19-2007, 01:27 PM

Michael Drout on NPR http://www.here-now.org/shows/2007/04/20070417_17.asp

Maglor · 04-19-2007, 02:41 PM

I haven't seen this one yet. If it's already been posted, just let me know.

The Columbus Dispatch:

http://www.columbusdispatch.com/disp...3_AO6DOK1.html

davem · 04-20-2007, 12:09 AM

http://www.ugo.com/ugo/html/article/...89&sectionId=7

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...EGU&refer=muse

Thinlómien · 04-20-2007, 02:50 AM

I've got mine now and I must say it looks really promising. The artwork by Alan Lee is fascinating! I read the introduction etc and even it made me excited (I had kind of calmed down, but now I'm excited about this again

).

davem · 04-20-2007, 11:28 AM

Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...041902308.html

Quote:

Years from now, when our present day is as remote from men and women (or cyborgs) as the events of the First Age were to the Council of Elrond, people may still tell tales out of Middle Earth. If so, The Children of Húrin will be one of them.

EDIT just corrected wrong link

davem · 04-20-2007, 11:48 AM

Metro review:

http://www.metro.co.uk/metrolife/boo...&in_page_id=28

Quote:

So what if the narrative is patchy, with psychologically unenlightened characters popping in and out of the faux-medieval narrative like so many dwarves on pogo sticks? Perked up by bloodthirsty battles and a wizard dragon fight, the full-colour illustrations by Oscar-winning art designer Alan Lee hint that its true legacy will be a terrific movie – albeit one that's hardly PG-appropriate.

Mithalwen · 04-20-2007, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

I've got mine now and I must say it looks really promising. The artwork by Alan Lee is fascinating! I read the introduction etc and even it made me excited (I had kind of calmed down, but now I'm excited about this again

).

I am so intoxicated by the smell of a new seriously bound book that I haven't even read that much ...

davem · 04-20-2007, 12:09 PM

For anyone who hasn't found the link from TOR.n

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/today/listenagain/

Listen to an interview with Adam Tolkien - last but one in the listing on the right hand side

Anguirel · 04-20-2007, 01:22 PM

I shall try and nab the book tomorrow. I wonder if anyone could tell me if there've been any major changes in the Nirnaeth?

I'm hoping for a resounding "No"!

This book is definitely bringing out strong reactions in reviewers, and unexpected ones. The ghastly but pro-Tolkien AS Byatt viciously attacked it, but from these reviews it seems that many writers normally indifferent or hostile to Tolkien are moved by it.

04-19-2007, 01:27 PM	#1
davem Illustrious Ulair Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In the home of lost causes, and forsaken beliefs, and unpopular names,and impossible loyalties Posts: 4,240	Have we had this yet? Michael Drout on NPR http://www.here-now.org/shows/2007/04/20070417_17.asp __________________ “Everything was an object. If you killed a dwarf you could use it as a weapon – it was no different to other large heavy objects."

04-20-2007, 12:09 AM	#3
davem Illustrious Ulair Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In the home of lost causes, and forsaken beliefs, and unpopular names,and impossible loyalties Posts: 4,240	More http://www.ugo.com/ugo/html/article/...89&sectionId=7 http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...EGU&refer=muse __________________ “Everything was an object. If you killed a dwarf you could use it as a weapon – it was no different to other large heavy objects."

04-20-2007, 02:50 AM	#4
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	I've got mine now and I must say it looks really promising. The artwork by Alan Lee is fascinating! I read the introduction etc and even it made me excited (I had kind of calmed down, but now I'm excited about this again ). __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

04-20-2007, 12:09 PM	#8
davem Illustrious Ulair Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In the home of lost causes, and forsaken beliefs, and unpopular names,and impossible loyalties Posts: 4,240	For anyone who hasn't found the link from TOR.n http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/today/listenagain/ Listen to an interview with Adam Tolkien - last but one in the listing on the right hand side __________________ “Everything was an object. If you killed a dwarf you could use it as a weapon – it was no different to other large heavy objects."

04-20-2007, 01:22 PM	#9
Anguirel Byronic Brand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 1590s Posts: 2,778	I shall try and nab the book tomorrow. I wonder if anyone could tell me if there've been any major changes in the Nirnaeth? I'm hoping for a resounding "No"! This book is definitely bringing out strong reactions in reviewers, and unexpected ones. The ghastly but pro-Tolkien AS Byatt viciously attacked it, but from these reviews it seems that many writers normally indifferent or hostile to Tolkien are moved by it. __________________ Among the friendly dead, being bad at games did not seem to matter -Il Lupo Fenriso

04-19-2007, 02:41 PM	#2
Maglor Pile O'Bones Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 25	I haven't seen this one yet. If it's already been posted, just let me know. The Columbus Dispatch: http://www.columbusdispatch.com/disp...3_AO6DOK1.html