08-30-2017, 11:49 AM
I saw this at the library sale and decided to re-read it, since I last read it about 40 years ago now. I remembered almost nothing.
I have to say that it's very slight (Or is that just by comparison to LotR?) and much more of a children's book. If his style weren't as good I probably would have given up part way through. Occasionally he directly addresses the reader, very much as though speaking to a child, and I found it very annoying. Fortunately it is mainly only in the first few pages.
I certainly didn't see the making of three movies in there. And I would say if you're thinking of re-reading, don't bother.
I have to say that it's very slight (Or is that just by comparison to LotR?) and much more of a children's book. If his style weren't as good I probably would have given up part way through. Occasionally he directly addresses the reader, very much as though speaking to a child, and I found it very annoying. Fortunately it is mainly only in the first few pages.
I certainly didn't see the making of three movies in there. And I would say if you're thinking of re-reading, don't bother.
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