What is it about Tolkien?... - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lathriel · 09-02-2003, 05:45 PM

What keeps me returning to the book is Tolkein's writing style and the story. Tolkein is excelent in his descriptions and use of language. Every time I read the book I admire that skill. I wish my writing was as good as his and after reading a piece of my writing it seems clumsy compared to his.
Each time I read the story i know things are going to happen but I still wish that the events change. For example Gandalf falling into the depths of Khazad Dum. This keeps re-reading the book exciting for me.

Plus of course all the history, races and diferent countries.

And last but not least the map. A good fantasy book has to have a map! (otherwise the reader can get lost!)

09-02-2003, 05:45 PM	#1
Lathriel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wandering through Middle-Earth (Sadly in Alberta and not ME) Posts: 612	What keeps me returning to the book is Tolkein's writing style and the story. Tolkein is excelent in his descriptions and use of language. Every time I read the book I admire that skill. I wish my writing was as good as his and after reading a piece of my writing it seems clumsy compared to his. Each time I read the story i know things are going to happen but I still wish that the events change. For example Gandalf falling into the depths of Khazad Dum. This keeps re-reading the book exciting for me. Plus of course all the history, races and diferent countries. And last but not least the map. A good fantasy book has to have a map! (otherwise the reader can get lost!) __________________ Back again