A Journey in the Dark is like "A New Hope" of chapters. The Rebels (Fellowship) are a bit down and out after being thwarted in their plans (Path over Caradhras and the capture of Princess Leia aboard the Tantive IV) There's a bit of soul searching and naval gazing before being forced to commit to … Continue reading Book 2 Chapter 4: Journey in the Dark – "The Wild West of Middle-Earth"
Chapter 4: Shortcut to Mushrooms
Chapter 4 is a quick read of a chapter, nestled in between the refreshing evening with the Elves and before Frodo and company makes it to Buckleberry Ferry and their "freedom". This is a bit shorter of a post and I wanted to introduce an important theme of the entire series that makes an early … Continue reading Chapter 4: Shortcut to Mushrooms
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
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