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Elven-Maiden · 02-12-2002, 07:44 PM

OK, I need advice. I've read the Hobbit, and I've ALMOST finished LotR. But- what next? I have both the Silmarrion and the Unfinished Tales right beside me, itching to be read.... but which one do you recommend I start with??? [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]

please help!

Aralaithiel · 02-12-2002, 08:06 PM

Silmarillion first, then Unfinished Tales, followed by Lost Tales I & II.

Bruce MacCulloch · 02-12-2002, 08:16 PM

... and then the other ten volumes of HoME!! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Niphredil Baggins · 02-13-2002, 04:37 AM

Silmarillion first. UT is just scraps and scetches, very interesting after you've read everything else.

Androndo the Thoughtfull · 02-13-2002, 12:49 PM

I agree with the others... Silmarillion first or it will be confusing...

~ Androndo the Wight

Mayla Took · 02-13-2002, 12:52 PM

I agree also that you should start with the Sil but I have to warn you that I was very confused while reading it. Take your time and ponder maybe even re-read to understad.

Elven-Maiden · 02-13-2002, 06:48 PM

Thanks [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Guess I
ll be reading the Silm next! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Mayla Took · 02-13-2002, 08:26 PM

Ha ha! I hope that helped! Have fun! [img]smilies/cool.gif[/img]

02-12-2002, 07:44 PM	#1
Elven-Maiden Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 297	Dillema OK, I need advice. I've read the Hobbit, and I've ALMOST finished LotR. But- what next? I have both the Silmarrion and the Unfinished Tales right beside me, itching to be read.... but which one do you recommend I start with??? [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] please help! __________________ Tout ce qui est or ne brille pas, Tous ceux qui errent ne sont pas perdus. Mobilis in Mobile

02-12-2002, 08:06 PM	#2
Aralaithiel Ghost Eldaran Queen Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: A remote mountain in Valinor Posts: 353	Silmarillion first, then Unfinished Tales, followed by Lost Tales I & II. __________________ A lelyat, wen! (Quenya Elvish for "You go, girl!"

02-12-2002, 08:16 PM	#3
Bruce MacCulloch Dead Man of Dunharrow Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 651	... and then the other ten volumes of HoME!! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ `A blunderbuss, was it?' said he, scratching his head. `I thought it was horseflies!'

02-13-2002, 04:37 AM	#4
Niphredil Baggins Wight Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 118	Silmarillion first. UT is just scraps and scetches, very interesting after you've read everything else. __________________ Wistful, willful, wingless, fly!

02-13-2002, 12:49 PM	#5
Androndo the Thoughtfull Wight Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Daugaardstrand, Denmark Posts: 118	I agree with the others... Silmarillion first or it will be confusing... ~ Androndo the Wight __________________ ...and with a tremendous slice of luck you may come out one day...

02-13-2002, 12:52 PM	#6
Mayla Took Wight Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Shire Posts: 152	I agree also that you should start with the Sil but I have to warn you that I was very confused while reading it. Take your time and ponder maybe even re-read to understad. __________________ Good Things Come in Small Packages. (And don't you forget it!) Pippin:"What is that?!?" Merry:"This, my friend, is a pint!" Pippin:"It comes in PINTS?!?....I'm getting one!" "Don't let your heads get too big for your hats! But if you don't finish growing up soon, you are going to find hats and clothes expensive." Bilbo to Merry and Pippin "Fool of a Took! This is a serious journey, not a hobbit walking-party. Throw yourself in next time, and then you will be no further nuisance. Now be quiet!" Gandalf to Pippin in Moria E-mail me at mailto:ThirdAgeHobbit@hotmail.comThirdAgeHobbit@hotmail.com</A> Oh, and please rate me. THANKS!

02-13-2002, 06:48 PM	#7
Elven-Maiden Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 297	Thanks [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Guess I ll be reading the Silm next! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Tout ce qui est or ne brille pas, Tous ceux qui errent ne sont pas perdus. Mobilis in Mobile

02-13-2002, 08:26 PM	#8
Mayla Took Wight Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Shire Posts: 152	Ha ha! I hope that helped! Have fun! [img]smilies/cool.gif[/img] __________________ Good Things Come in Small Packages. (And don't you forget it!) Pippin:"What is that?!?" Merry:"This, my friend, is a pint!" Pippin:"It comes in PINTS?!?....I'm getting one!" "Don't let your heads get too big for your hats! But if you don't finish growing up soon, you are going to find hats and clothes expensive." Bilbo to Merry and Pippin "Fool of a Took! This is a serious journey, not a hobbit walking-party. Throw yourself in next time, and then you will be no further nuisance. Now be quiet!" Gandalf to Pippin in Moria E-mail me at mailto:ThirdAgeHobbit@hotmail.comThirdAgeHobbit@hotmail.com</A> Oh, and please rate me. THANKS!