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Syed Nawaz asked this question about The Lord of the Rings:
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.
Ben Guy-williams I think it's a very sad story. A little bit like watching the Italian Job movie having not watched the older 60's version...
The original is far super…moreI think it's a very sad story. A little bit like watching the Italian Job movie having not watched the older 60's version...
The original is far superior. Whilst you've received some 'damage' from having the movie imprint you, I'm not sure that's a reason to think it spoils the book too much.

One main difference I recognise is that the book takes weeks to read - and is an arduous journey whereas the movie can't take more than a few hours...(less)
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