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.
Liz As far as I know, the movies are very close to the books, so the books will probably give you the same story, just with more detail. Though, Aragorn's…moreAs far as I know, the movies are very close to the books, so the books will probably give you the same story, just with more detail. Though, Aragorn's character is a bit different (he's not shy about being king in the books), and the women barely appear at all. (less)
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