Addison Dixon answers “I've never really watched the Lord of the...”

Jessi Johnson asked this question about The Hobbit, or There and Back Again:

I've never really watched the Lord of the Rings movies or read the books (not for lack of interest, just haven't gotten around to it). Would you suggest I read The Hobbit before LotR?

Addison Dixon I actually read LOTR before The Hobbit. It didn't really matter. But, just as a general rule, it's probably best to read The Hobbit first. Both are am…moreI actually read LOTR before The Hobbit. It didn't really matter. But, just as a general rule, it's probably best to read The Hobbit first. Both are amazing books and very insightful (think, The Chronicles of Narnia). :)) (less)

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Jessi Johnson No way? That will be so awesome i just checked imdb and they are making the Magician's Nephew as well! How exciting! ...more
Dec 01, 2014 04:18PM · flag

Addison Dixon Yeah! I know!
I think I heard something about that. That'll be so much fun!
And I'll just say right now--I can't wait for Battle of the Five Armies. ...more
Dec 01, 2014 04:27PM · flag

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by J.R.R. Tolkien

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