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Adam asked this question about The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1):
I'm thinking to read this trilogy. How important is it to read The Hobbit before?
Al To add onto what these fine people have already said, I think reading The Hobbit, though not necessary for understanding of LotR's plot, will help you…moreTo add onto what these fine people have already said, I think reading The Hobbit, though not necessary for understanding of LotR's plot, will help you to appreciate Tolkien's writing SO MUCH. Starting with LotR is tough because it's much more detailed and can get a bit tedious if you're not already invested in the characters and universe of Middle Earth.(less)
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The Fellowship of the Ring
by J.R.R. Tolkien
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