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Old 03-15-2015, 08:15 AM   #21951
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Originally Posted by Dngrsone View Post
Well, taking on The Silmarillion by Tolkien... last time I tired, i didn't last a chapter. After reading that biography (and learning that I've only read 53 of NPRs top 100 scifi/fan books/series list), I'm willing to try it anew.
The Silmarillion is a very different book. It's more a look at his background notes and short stories than a single coherent narrative. Think Old Testament, not The Gospel of Mark.
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