Apologies if parts of this post seem incongruous, I wrote it during a layover and on a flight next to the Monopoly Man so it was a bit disorienting.Alright, I haven't really made much of a stink about things I dislike in the film versions so far but this chapter kind of blows in the … Continue reading Book 2 Chapter 7: The Mirror of Galadriel
Tolkien Goes Meta
While rereading "Council of Elrond" on my flight this morning to double check my accuracy, I find a line that I had previously glossed over.At the Council, Frodo tells everyone of his time with the Ring. All the way from Bilbo's disappearance to the Council. When he is finished, Bilbo encourages him and insists that … Continue reading Tolkien Goes Meta
Chapter 8: Fog on the Barrow-Downs
(I'm doing something new here where I bold and italicize Tolkien's words to draw more emphasis to them. Let me know if it helps or if I should do it differently)In this chapter, Frodo and company set out across the foreboding Barrow-downs and are, of course, snatched by the wights into danger.When Frodo comes to … Continue reading Chapter 8: Fog on the Barrow-Downs
Alternative Ways to Enjoy Tolkien
This post is quite an aside from normal content but just figured I'd give a shout-out to a few different mediums to experience Tolkien's world that you may not be familiar with.Video GamesLord of the Rings Online - This is my highest recommendation because its free. It's like World of Warcraft in terms of gameplay … Continue reading Alternative Ways to Enjoy Tolkien
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