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.
Bajibabu Bollepalli I am also on the same boat as you, but I started reading the books. I finished two books. That is true, there are some things which are not covered in…moreI am also on the same boat as you, but I started reading the books. I finished two books. That is true, there are some things which are not covered in movies, but I am sure it won't ruin your love for the movies. After started the books, I watched LOTR movies again to see what details are missed from books. Actually, movies helped me a lot to imagine the characters and sceneries in the book.(less)
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