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I own the whole LOTR trilogy and I intend to buy The Hobbit and The Silmarillion. In which order do you recomend reading these? (I've seen all the movies, but have not read any of the books).
Brandon Smith Shame on the people who answered The Silmarillion first. Do you want her to give up on Middle Earth? I'd say start with The Hobbit or Lord of The Ring…moreShame on the people who answered The Silmarillion first. Do you want her to give up on Middle Earth? I'd say start with The Hobbit or Lord of The Rings, and then read the other. Only after reading both, and if you are interested enough and have enough patience for a history book, read the Silmarillion. (less)
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The Silmarillion
by J.R.R. Tolkien
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