cross-posted from: https://lemmygrad.ml/post/5600161

Thoughts on this book?

Thoughts on The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit?

I might watch The Rings of Power but I’ve heard mixed things on it. What do you all think of it?

Mostly though: I’m hoping that some people here can expand on what I’m reading so far.

'Cause honestly, I do like what I’m reading, I do, and that’s because I genuinely like the mythological tone that the world-building takes. And Numenor as an “Atlantis” is a fine way to do things, but honestly, I doubt they’ll be able to do much with it in whatever Amazon property they decide to make of it (which, I mean, is fine). I wonder if there are other shows or serials besides The Rings of Power that are coming out? Either way: I really like the beginning and how everything started with music and song.

Your thoughts?

  • Beardedleftist
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    3 months ago

    I read it ~20 years ago so I do not remember much. I’m watching the series though and sometimes it’s so bad that makes us laugh. One of the things that makes me lose interest a lot lately is the amount of scenes void of any sense because they simply don’t explain anything. They just make up watch time, which is good for Amazon I guess.

    It is pretty common in modern movies and series so depending on your age you might not care.

    I’d say skip the series and enjoy the book.

    • Makan@lemmygrad.mlOPEnglish
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      3 months ago

      Yeah, I heard… pretty bad things about the Amazon show.

      And while I heard that it might be good here and there, the people that thought it was “fine” were the minority, and the quality never went above “fine” in their book.