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I haven't read Tolkiens works, but I really want to. My concern is that currently, the LOTR movies are currently my favourite movies of all time (this is coming from someone who doesn't usually have favourites). Will reading the books ruin my love for the movies? I know this will depend on me, but I wanted to see the general opinion.

Srikumar Krishna Iyer Please don't think twice but rather go ahead and read the book.
I assure you that you will be transformed to a new level of understanding, which is mor…morePlease don't think twice but rather go ahead and read the book.
I assure you that you will be transformed to a new level of understanding, which is more clear and very interesting.
You will start to enjoy the scenes from the movie which you would have ignored before.
You will be amazed that you will even remember the names of places & characters better.
Some characters have multiple names (e.g: Legolas, Gandalf, Strider - all these have so many names), You will recognize these names when it is used in the movie, which may not be understood by the audience who have not read the book.

I highly recommend you to read the book & get transported to the world of middle earth...........& get lost.......(less)

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I was wondering, is it best to read The Hobbit series first or does it not matter?

Avwriter Both are effectively stand alone works, and the introduction in LOTR does a good job of filling in what any reader needs to know. It really depends up…moreBoth are effectively stand alone works, and the introduction in LOTR does a good job of filling in what any reader needs to know. It really depends upon your personality and what you are after. I read the Hobbit years after reading LOTR, and found myself disappointed by the former. The Hobbit is a simpler, shorter work, slanted slightly more toward younger readers. Tolkien's world of Middle Earth was less developed when he wrote it. Thus, while their were a number of enjoyable moments, and some interesting bits background information, I generally felt that The Hobbit lacked the sophistication and level of detail that I had become accustomed to while reading and rereading LOTR. (less)

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What is Tom Bombadil? Is he The Witch King, like the theory on dorkly.com says? Is he a demonic being, the most evil creature ever concieved, like another theory states? Or is he just a jolly old man? Honestly I don't know what to think of him. The Ring had no effect on him...and he saw Frodo wearing it...

Brenda Paull Tom Bombadil is definitely not an evil spirit or being. When it says that he was Eldest and fatherless it means that he was the first being to walk on…moreTom Bombadil is definitely not an evil spirit or being. When it says that he was Eldest and fatherless it means that he was the first being to walk on middle earth. He was deeply connected to the earth, and the earth only, and that's one of the reasons why no evil had any influence over him. In him there are none of the bad virtues of others like hate, greed, and the desire for power. This makes the ring have no effect upon him as it draws strength from people's weaknesses. He was able to see Frodo while wearing the ring because it had no hold upon him but don't take my word for it as I'm no Tolkien scholar.(less)

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I find it very ironic that after I closed out 2016 with Pillards of the Earth, I said I was taking a break from books over 900 pages long. LOTR is over 1200 pages, good thing that it is on CDs. I hated the movie, in fact I feel asleep. Is this book worth the effort?

Anonymous lol, I read the books first, and because of that I hated the movies. Because (understandably) Peter Jackson had to omit lots of things that were in th…morelol, I read the books first, and because of that I hated the movies. Because (understandably) Peter Jackson had to omit lots of things that were in the books because it's only make the 12 hour trilogy longer, but I was still disappointed. Especially by The Return of the King movie.(less)

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I have watched all the movies, and have yet to read the books. I would really like to read the books, but have trouble understanding old language that is used. Is there like, a revised or easier version of this book series?

Anonymous There's no easier version of the book series, but The Hobbit was written for 8 year old's in the 1930's. And don't worry, I felt the same when I first…moreThere's no easier version of the book series, but The Hobbit was written for 8 year old's in the 1930's. And don't worry, I felt the same when I first started reading Lord of the rings, but get through The Fellowship, and by the time you read the last 2 books, you'll be used to it.(less)

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