Strider Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 (edited) Edit: For some reason the poll didn't ask the question. So the question is: Did you read the books before the movies were ever released? Personally, I had read the books and been a fan for many years before the movies were released. I had practically grown up reading these books, as I read The Hobbit when I was very young, and just completely fell in love with it. Shortly after, The Lord of the Rings followed, which just captured my imagination. I never, ever tire of reading those books. There are always debates regarding books versus movies, and I am just curious to know, how many of you were already fans of Tolkien, or how many of you became fans after seeing the movies. Nosy parker aren't I Edited May 30, 2004 by Strider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaY (Gears?!?) Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 First Read the Trilogy when I was in year 5. Stupid school teacher wouldn't let me read them before then, said they were too 'Old' for me!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billybird Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 Read the books dozens of times of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nell Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 I first picked up the book when I was ten, but I found it a bit hard going and the school year ended before I really got anywhere with it!! Then I didnt get the oppurtunity at Secondary School, then the films came out when I was at College and the was it... HOOKED!! I've since read the Hobbit and Im on the second book of the fellowship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovebillyanddom Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 i read the books when i was really ickle... welll had em read to me so i knew the story really well before the films came out n i was all scared before they did...i remember Jenny hadnt read the books and i was making up all these things to tell her what happened that werent true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerlily Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 (edited) i must admit i hadn't read the books before FOTR came out, even though I'd hear about it. folks told me it was to difficult to read... *duuh??* and when the first film came out, isch, i'm quite embarressed to tell you this, but i wasn't too eager to see it. I was dragged to the movies by my boyfriend at the time. I was like: "ok, i'll go, but just because you insist!!" Then. The miunute it started I was stuck. And when the film was over I was lost, lost in the world of Lord of the Rings. I started reading the books right after, and since then, I think I've read the books, like... I dunno, SEVERAL times. And the appendixes as well, and of course Silmarillion and The Hobbit. Now, I consider myself as a true Tolkien fan or Lord of The Rings fan, or if you'd like, a Ringer. Edited June 1, 2004 by Tigerlily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovebillyanddom Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 Now, I consider myself as a true Tolkien fan or Lord of The Rings fan, or if you'd like, a Ringer. lol aww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amrun quessir Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 Before the films the furthest i'd got was part way through FOTR. Within a few weeks of seeing it for the first time at the cinema I'd done FOTR, TTT, ROTK and even The Hobbit (just couldn't stop). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted May 31, 2004 Author Share Posted May 31, 2004 Before the films the furthest i'd got was part way through FOTR. Within a few weeks of seeing it for the first time at the cinema I'd done FOTR, TTT, ROTK and even The Hobbit (just couldn't stop). Silmarillian next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovebillyanddom Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 aww i love that book!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotr_nut Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 yeah it was prongs fault that i am absolutely and completely obsessed with the films!!! she and another mate took me to see the first film and from the moment it finished i was hooked!!! i now read the books like all the time i am forever reading and re-reading the books i think i have read them about fifty times!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerlily Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 aww i love that book!! I must say I found it pretty hard to read, all the different names of the Gods, the people, places... But then, i liked that you didn't have to read it from page 1 to the last, you could read the different chapters that interests you. I like the appendixes more, where you can read about our heros in the Triology! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Thief Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 I've never actually read the books but i've read the first chapter about a million times! The only copy i own is a huge hard back of all three. It always seemed easier to pick up a nice light paperback, Terry Pratchett or somthing. I know its naughty. And i feel gulty every time i see the films for not reading the books. I've read the Hobbit loads of times though. Will try to read them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosiePosieDanderfluff Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 I've read the books a few times, including "The Hobbit". Not managed "The Silmarillion" yet though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now