With all of the hubub about the LOTR, I've avoided it for the most part. I've always liked The Hobbit, and I don't have anything against the movies (other than how graphically scary the bad guys are!), but I've just steered clear of it.
Today, my dad brought home FOTR on CD from the library, so we listened to that while cleaning and finishing cabinets. Dare I say that I really like it? I always thought The Hobbit was too wordy and spent too much time on description, but I must have acclimated to the style or this one is different, because I'm thoroughly enjoying it, as are Bard, Houdin, Monet and Sweetheart.
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