just started reading

dethfire · 12-01-2001, 11:22 PM

Hey folks I'm about a third done with the first book. To tell you the truth it's a bit bland, but I'm still in the beggining I guess. Very nice character development though.

can't wait for the movie

emplynx · 12-02-2001, 10:11 AM

You better get that book done before you see the movie!!!!!!!!!!!

Bacchus · 12-02-2001, 10:12 AM

The book will speed up a great deal quite soon.

Play Girl · 12-02-2001, 11:39 AM

Ok this happened to me a couple of times to me in the book but you must keep going. I stoped after book 4 and then i was persuaded about a year later to read the whole thing. Ok i was more forced into it. But anyway the point is that the ending is just the best and will make you have a silly smile across you face for the next three days and have you recomend the book to everyone you meet.
Don't give up!
Play Girl
xxx

Wayfarer · 12-02-2001, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Play Girl
But anyway the point is that the ending is just the best and will make you have a silly smile across you face for the next three days and have you recomend the book to everyone you meet.

Really? I've recommended it to everyone I know for almost six years now.

And the movies only promise to liven things up (I hae a few of my friends absolutely hooked, and a few more that have promised to pick up the books soon)

fireworks19 · 12-03-2001, 11:49 AM

People are NOT allowed to see the movie before reading AT LEAST the Fellowship. By order of ME.

dethfire · 12-03-2001, 01:02 PM

lol...

i hope it does get more intense, it's just not holding me in right now. I'm at where they are staying at tom's house in the woods.

Elvellon · 12-03-2001, 03:00 PM

It does get much, much more intense. It’s intensity grows exponentially as the book advances.

Wayfarer · 12-03-2001, 05:16 PM

I don't see much point in saying anything more, as you'll be absolutely enthralled from almost they moment they leave Tom's house, and prolly won't bother posting for a while.

dethfire · 12-03-2001, 05:54 PM

now i'm excited!!!!

Ñólendil · 12-03-2001, 05:59 PM

I happen to like In the House of Tom Bombadil. It's my favourite chapter.

Kirinki54 · 12-03-2001, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Play Girl
I stoped after book 4 and then i was persuaded about a year later to read the whole thing. Ok i was more forced into it.

Forced? Why on Middle Earth?

Thorondor · 12-03-2001, 07:39 PM

You may not know that LOTR was written to be one book, not three. It was the publishers that decided to break up such a massive book, so as to not scare the readers. Most stories start with a lot of character and situation development, move into a period of conflict, and then finish up with the big action. That's pretty much how it is with the three "volumes" of Lord of the Rings. In a story as big as LOTR takes some time to get the stage completely set.

You just have to settle in for a "long journey". Trust me, things will be moving along pretty quick very soon. A very common reaction when someone completes the full trilogy is that the story is "too short".

***IronParrot*** · 12-04-2001, 12:14 AM

Well of course it's one novel published in three volumes.

What's really ingenious is a recent boxed edition I saw, which publishes LOTR in seven volumes - the six books plus appendices. If you want to break up LOTR for easy paperback travel storage in your carry-on luggage, that's how you do it... though quite frankly, on a trip you'd get through it so quickly anyway, you'd probably end up bringing the whole thing.

Play Girl · 12-04-2001, 02:34 PM

To reply i was force basicaly because I found book four so boring and i had completly forgoten about the rest of the fellowship because lets face it book three just does not end on a cliff hanger. But this guy i know told me to read it again and i did. It only took me about a week to get through the first book! This reminded me how good it was and I battled through book four to emerge refreshed for the return of the King and for Sam (easily the best character in the book) to marry. Horray! And i was litteraly smiling for the next three days.
Play Girl
xxx

Bombadil's PR Guy · 12-12-2001, 07:22 PM

I found that my interest in LOTR continued to snowball as I went, turning off the reading light later and later each night. Although we may go a good couple hundred pages at a time without hearing of say, the Frodo & Samwise thread, we can wonder about them even as do their separated friends. Nice little events, such as the massive pillor of smoke from the orc incineration, or the darkness out of Mordor, help synchronize the separated action in time. I really felt like the buildup of suspense and foreboding for the ultimate quest was well-sustained through all the episodic action. You certainly must invest more effort to become fully immersed into a 900 page work (not including the appendices, which are essential reading as well), which starts out rather leisurely, but since you're going to be there for awhile (unless you're an Evelyn Wood graduate), it's nice to get fully acquainted with the smells and sounds of middle earth before things get tense. The laid-back Hobbitown beginning also serves to contrast greatly with the world of conflict from which Frodo & friends have long been sheltered.

tbrad28 · 12-14-2001, 07:46 PM

ok.. i just finished the cmeeting.. you no the on were "strider" pulles out his swrod tells the stary about it.... and Mr.Frodo pulles out the ring and says a little speech.. then Bilbo makes a little speech about something that he made off the top of his head. (around pg. 320

) then :strider" tells they guy he will help in a war... bettwen those 2 places on the sea passage....I for get then names of the 2 citys

then "strider" makes the promis after helping Mr.Frodo he will coem fight in the ever battle....... does anyone know what I'm talking about

well so for it's the best book i haev ever read!!!! I hope to get it done by the time the movie starts... only about 1-2 hours of reading left

Ñólendil · 12-15-2001, 01:02 AM

It would appear you're talking about The Council of Elrond. Two cities? You mean Minas Tirith and Minas Morgul?

tbrad28 · 12-15-2001, 03:07 PM

yes... yes thats the part.... and yes thise are the to citys

Minas Tirith and Minas Morgul

thank you!

Elendil · 12-15-2001, 09:34 PM

Hey Brad Just ask me at school I know everything about Lord of the Rings

12-01-2001, 11:22 PM	#1
dethfire Sapling Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 5	just started reading Hey folks I'm about a third done with the first book. To tell you the truth it's a bit bland, but I'm still in the beggining I guess. Very nice character development though. can't wait for the movie

12-02-2001, 10:12 AM	#3
Bacchus Elven Warrior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Houston TX USA Posts: 245	The book will speed up a great deal quite soon. __________________ Yet neither by wolf, nor by Balrog, nor by Dragon, would Morgoth have achieved his end, but for the treachery of Men. Always after a defeat and a respite, the Shadow takes another shape and grows again.

12-02-2001, 11:39 AM	#4
Play Girl Elven Warrior Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: If I told you I would have to kill you Posts: 159	Ok this happened to me a couple of times to me in the book but you must keep going. I stoped after book 4 and then i was persuaded about a year later to read the whole thing. Ok i was more forced into it. But anyway the point is that the ending is just the best and will make you have a silly smile across you face for the next three days and have you recomend the book to everyone you meet. Don't give up! Play Girl xxx __________________ "Off the Record On the Q-T And very HUSH HUSH" Frodo lives!

12-03-2001, 11:49 AM	#6
fireworks19 Elven Warrior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 156	People are NOT allowed to see the movie before reading AT LEAST the Fellowship. By order of ME. __________________ Just Watch the Fireworks Just Meet Fireworks =)

12-03-2001, 03:00 PM	#8
Elvellon Elf Lord Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lindon Posts: 637	It does get much, much more intense. It’s intensity grows exponentially as the book advances. __________________ **************************************** "None are more hoplessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Reality is just an illusion, albeit a very persistent one - Albert Einstein The Caffeine Mantra It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of Brazil that the thoughts aquire speed, The hands aquire shaking, the shaking becomes a warning. It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion... Elvellon Erelion

12-02-2001, 10:11 AM	#2
emplynx Self-Appointed Lord of the Free Peoples of the General Messages Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,214	You better get that book done before you see the movie!!!!!!!!!!!

12-03-2001, 01:02 PM	#7
dethfire Sapling Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 5	lol... i hope it does get more intense, it's just not holding me in right now. I'm at where they are staying at tom's house in the woods.

12-03-2001, 05:16 PM	#9
Wayfarer The Insufferable Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,333	I don't see much point in saying anything more, as you'll be absolutely enthralled from almost they moment they leave Tom's house, and prolly won't bother posting for a while. __________________ Disgraced he may be, yet is not dethroned, and keeps the rags of lordship once he owned

12-03-2001, 05:54 PM	#10
dethfire Sapling Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 5	now i'm excited!!!!

12-03-2001, 05:59 PM	#11
Ñólendil Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: California Posts: 60,865	I happen to like In the House of Tom Bombadil. It's my favourite chapter. __________________ Falmon -- Dylan

12-03-2001, 07:39 PM	#13
Thorondor Sapling Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: California Posts: 10	You may not know that LOTR was written to be one book, not three. It was the publishers that decided to break up such a massive book, so as to not scare the readers. Most stories start with a lot of character and situation development, move into a period of conflict, and then finish up with the big action. That's pretty much how it is with the three "volumes" of Lord of the Rings. In a story as big as LOTR takes some time to get the stage completely set. You just have to settle in for a "long journey". Trust me, things will be moving along pretty quick very soon. A very common reaction when someone completes the full trilogy is that the story is "too short".

12-04-2001, 12:14 AM	#14
*IronParrot* Fowl Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Canada Posts: 53,420	Well of course it's one novel published in three volumes. What's really ingenious is a recent boxed edition I saw, which publishes LOTR in seven volumes - the six books plus appendices. If you want to break up LOTR for easy paperback travel storage in your carry-on luggage, that's how you do it... though quite frankly, on a trip you'd get through it so quickly anyway, you'd probably end up bringing the whole thing. __________________ All of IronParrot's posts are guaranteed to be 100% intelligent and/or sarcastic, comprising no genetically modified content and tested on no cute furry little animals unless the SPCA is looking elsewhere. If you observe a failure to uphold this warranty, please contact a forum administrator immediately to receive a full refund on your Entmoot registration. Blog: Nick's Café Canadien

12-04-2001, 02:34 PM	#15
Play Girl Elven Warrior Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: If I told you I would have to kill you Posts: 159	To reply i was force basicaly because I found book four so boring and i had completly forgoten about the rest of the fellowship because lets face it book three just does not end on a cliff hanger. But this guy i know told me to read it again and i did. It only took me about a week to get through the first book! This reminded me how good it was and I battled through book four to emerge refreshed for the return of the King and for Sam (easily the best character in the book) to marry. Horray! And i was litteraly smiling for the next three days. Play Girl xxx __________________ "Off the Record On the Q-T And very HUSH HUSH" Frodo lives!

12-12-2001, 07:22 PM	#16
Bombadil's PR Guy Hobbit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Western Michigan, USA Posts: 18	I found that my interest in LOTR continued to snowball as I went, turning off the reading light later and later each night. Although we may go a good couple hundred pages at a time without hearing of say, the Frodo & Samwise thread, we can wonder about them even as do their separated friends. Nice little events, such as the massive pillor of smoke from the orc incineration, or the darkness out of Mordor, help synchronize the separated action in time. I really felt like the buildup of suspense and foreboding for the ultimate quest was well-sustained through all the episodic action. You certainly must invest more effort to become fully immersed into a 900 page work (not including the appendices, which are essential reading as well), which starts out rather leisurely, but since you're going to be there for awhile (unless you're an Evelyn Wood graduate), it's nice to get fully acquainted with the smells and sounds of middle earth before things get tense. The laid-back Hobbitown beginning also serves to contrast greatly with the world of conflict from which Frodo & friends have long been sheltered. __________________ "Keep'em confused, Tom."

12-14-2001, 07:46 PM	#17
tbrad28 Hobbit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: traveling Middle Earth Posts: 26	ok.. i just finished the cmeeting.. you no the on were "strider" pulles out his swrod tells the stary about it.... and Mr.Frodo pulles out the ring and says a little speech.. then Bilbo makes a little speech about something that he made off the top of his head. (around pg. 320 ) then :strider" tells they guy he will help in a war... bettwen those 2 places on the sea passage....I for get then names of the 2 citys then "strider" makes the promis after helping Mr.Frodo he will coem fight in the ever battle....... does anyone know what I'm talking about well so for it's the best book i haev ever read!!!! I hope to get it done by the time the movie starts... only about 1-2 hours of reading left

12-15-2001, 01:02 AM	#18
Ñólendil Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: California Posts: 60,865	It would appear you're talking about The Council of Elrond. Two cities? You mean Minas Tirith and Minas Morgul? __________________ Falmon -- Dylan

12-15-2001, 03:07 PM	#19
tbrad28 Hobbit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: traveling Middle Earth Posts: 26	yes... yes thats the part.... and yes thise are the to citys Minas Tirith and Minas Morgul thank you!

12-15-2001, 09:34 PM	#20
Elendil Sapling Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 8	Hey Brad Just ask me at school I know everything about Lord of the Rings

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