This is the second part to my talk on Chapter 2 which focuses on the One Ring.The Ring The Ring is the character who drives the story from start to finish. After several re-reads, it's clear that the Ring is its own character as much as Frodo, Aragorn, or Sauron are and should be discussed as … Continue reading Chapter 2: The Shadow of the Past part 2 – The One Ring
Chapter Two: The Shadow of the Past part 1 – The Hobbits
Chapter Two is one of my favorite chapters in the entirety of the Lord of the Rings saga because it really is where the story kicks off. Chapter 1 has some nice exposition and a pleasant party, but Chapter Two is where we dig into the character of Frodo and start to see him, and … Continue reading Chapter Two: The Shadow of the Past part 1 – The Hobbits
Chapter 1: A Long Expected Party pt 2
This post picks up where the last one left off, which is to say, after the first page or so. In this post, I wanted to look at just how strange Bilbo (and by extension Frodo) really seemed to others in the Shire and how, in some respects, they seemed destined for adventure.Green Hill Morning … Continue reading Chapter 1: A Long Expected Party pt 2
Chapter 1: A Long Expected Party pt 1
This is the first post in what promises to be a riveting and exceptionally geeky exploration of Tolkien's legendarium. I'll be tinkering with the format as we go, but please leave comments below on parts you find interesting and would like me to expand on, or simply areas you enjoyed.Green Hill Country by Ted NasmithThe … Continue reading Chapter 1: A Long Expected Party pt 1
Why Lord of the Rings?
I've been asked more times than I care to remember why I feel passionate about The Lord of the Rings. I always have to stop them at this point and correct them. The truth is, it's not just The Lord of the Rings that I'm passionate about. I am absolutely in love with Tolkien's entire legendarium.I … Continue reading Why Lord of the Rings?
Introduction
Welcome to Adam Reads Books! As my third or maybe fourth stab at blogging consistently, I hope I found something that will keep me engaged, even if the audience is smaller.I'm a 23 year old Project Manager working for Epic in Verona, WI and I travel. A lot. Every other week or so for work, … Continue reading Introduction
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