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Originally Posted by HarryT
The point about it is that Professor Tolkien created an entire "world" with languages, a mythology, etc. That is something which nobody else has ever done - it is a staggering achievement. You really need to read "The Silmarillion" to appreciate the sheer scope of it all.
I am certainly not a "Fantasy Freak", but I am in awe of what Professor Tolkien achieved.
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Agreed Harry T. I am in awe of what Professor Tolkien achieved as well. In fact I love "The Silmarillian" three times and enjoy it more than LOTR in several ways.
I am just trying to pour a little water on the fire. I find the reviews of Tolkien to be too lopsided at times. That is all. And, as a reader of many types of Fiction as yourself: You can appreciate that there are many good writers out there. I just find it tiring when faced by a phalanx of LOTR maniacs.