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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?
Ryan Madden The Hobbit is best read as a kid. I can't read it anymore now. I'm glad I read The Hobbit but the LOTR is way better. Try reading The Hobbit but if yo…moreThe Hobbit is best read as a kid. I can't read it anymore now. I'm glad I read The Hobbit but the LOTR is way better. Try reading The Hobbit but if you don't like it maybe skip it and try LOTR.(less)
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The Lord of the Rings
by J.R.R. Tolkien
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