Thread: Lord of the rings or the Hobbit?
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Old 08-01-2013, 08:07 AM   #44
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Originally Posted by Istvan diVega View Post
I couldn't agree more: it really is an awful idea. The Silmarillion and all the other "historical" material should only be read after you have determined that you are a bona fide Tolkien fan.
Yep the "Silmarillion" is a good book to read if you want more of the background history of Middle Earth but it's better to start with "The Hobbit" and then LOTR 1st.
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