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Jess (AKA shortstuff) asked this question about The Lord of the Rings:
I was wondering, is it best to read The Hobbit series first or does it not matter?
Nurni (Leave What's Heavy Behind) I think it's a good idea to read The Hobbit first. It's what I did, and I felt like it was a nice "easy" kind of introduction to the world of Middle E…moreI think it's a good idea to read The Hobbit first. It's what I did, and I felt like it was a nice "easy" kind of introduction to the world of Middle Earth. You could read the introduction, but it's just not the same.(less)
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The Lord of the Rings
by J.R.R. Tolkien
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