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Why was the Lord of the Rings book banned?
The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien, had been burned in 2001 because it was deemed as ‘satanic’. …
Is Lord of the Rings a good movie series?
The Lord of the Rings is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential film series ever made. It was a major financial success and is among the highest-grossing film series of all time with $2.991 billion in worldwide receipts.
Is Lord of the Rings about God?
Tolkien said “Of course God is in The Lord of the Rings. The book is about the world that God created – the actual world of this planet.” The Bible and traditional Christian narrative also influenced The Silmarillion. The conflict between Melkor and Eru Ilúvatar parallels that between Satan and God.
Why is LOTR so boring to me?
LOTR is boring to anyone who doesn’t like fantasy, let alone epic fantasy. That means that people who have read ‘real’ books might still get bored by LOTR. It isn’t just “short attention span”, it’s “I couldn’t care less about these boring pseudo-medieval stories!”.
Why do people like Tolkien so much?
Tolkien has a large vocabulary and his own complex rhythm to his writing. I remember noticing that by The Two Towers, I had it down and could read it at a decent pace without having to re-read much. Movies and books now have a much greater emphasis on action and fast gratification than decades ago, when it was published.
Do people find Tolkien’s writing style boring?
I think they find the writing style boring – it’s a bit old fashioned when you compare it to something like The Magician by Feist. You have to pay attention when you read Tolkien, otherwise you miss important things, and you need to be able to see Middle-Earth in your mind. Unless I’m just strange?
Why didn’t you read LOTR as a kid?
I didn’t read LOTR as a kid because of that precise reason. Now it’s my favorite book. LOTR is tougher reading than the other fantasy books I read as a kid. Tolkien has a large vocabulary and his own complex rhythm to his writing.