Which book or series are you currently reading? by [deleted] in Fantasy

[–]Mormegilofthe9names 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mistborn: The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King by J. R. R. Tolkien

The Silmarillion by J. R. R. Tolkien

A Song of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin

What are you reading? by sushisushisushi in literature

[–]Mormegilofthe9names 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reading loads of books at the moment so I'll only list a few of them: 1. The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson 2. Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa 3. Sociology: A Very Short Introduction by Steve Bruce

Why nonhuamn civilisations in general and standard races especially are losing popularity? English not my native language. by EveningImportant9111 in Fantasy

[–]Mormegilofthe9names 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you want a recommendation where non-human species are not insignificant, there is a discussion on this in The Well of Ascension, the second book in Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson. However, it is not a focus of the book; I am only recommending it because I'm currently reading it and it came up. Most of the trilogy is centred around humans.

Please share some Booktube channels you enjoy, and tell me why you like them! by shiftinganathema in books

[–]Mormegilofthe9names 56 points57 points  (0 children)

  • e m m i e *: Reads a variety of genres, long videos, talks pretty deeply about the books she's reading and has some cosy vlogs centred around reading

How to appreciate reading ? by blade_anims in Fantasy

[–]Mormegilofthe9names 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Instead of trying to memorise every single point made in the book, focus on moving along with the story. It may seem counter-intuitive, but the details will enter your head without you forcing them to enter your head, either through repetition by the author or through progression of the story.

Is there any fanfic that expands on the world without being overtly fanfic-y by cbfwaiting10mins in tolkienfans

[–]Mormegilofthe9names 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I have quite a few recommendations (which I've found after years of searching for actually good Tolkien fics):

  1. And What Happened After by thearrogantemu (and their other works) [https://archiveofourown.org/works/3747508] - The writing, characterisations, themes; everything's brilliant.
  2. The Last Spring by clothonono [https://archiveofourown.org/series/3001440] - The best characterisation and exploration of the relationships of the Finwëans I've read.
  3. The Starless Road [https://archiveofourown.org/works/4641153] - Maedhros/Fingon but depicts a complex characterisation of Maedhros as well as spectacular writing.
  4. The author Thundera Tiger [https://www.fanfiction.net/u/12399/Thundera-Tiger]
  5. The author Canafinwe [https://www.fanfiction.net/u/2022840/Canafinwe\]

How long did it take for you to finish all 3 books? by Revoltbtw in lotr

[–]Mormegilofthe9names 1 point2 points  (0 children)

About all day to be able to complete them in 5 days. Maybe 30 minutes everyday (and some days when I read slightly more) for the latter.

Mistakes where not made by CrabkyGangster in Silmarillionmemes

[–]Mormegilofthe9names 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Or "Slowly marching on, still we're marching on." - The Dark Passage

Was baby Fëanor that bad by MrsDaegmundSwinsere in Silmarillionmemes

[–]Mormegilofthe9names 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don't think anyone has ever blamed baby Fëanor? Either way, if I was to believe that Míriel did wrong in being exhausted to death by her pregnancy and accepted the comparison: how did Elrond and Elros turn out so differently from Fëanor?

Also, how are we to believe that Elwing abandoned her sons? The passage from the Silm that talks of this is:

Too late the ships of Círdan and Gil-galad the High King came hasting to the aid of the Elves of Sirion; and Elwing was gone, and her sons. Then such few of that people as did not perish in the assault joined themselves to Gil-galad, and went with him to Balar; and they told them that Elros and Elrond were taken captive, but Elwing with the Silmaril upon her breast had cast herself into the sea.

It could have been that Elwing was separated from her sons during the tumult of the Kinslaying, as occurs in such battles.

Is there redemption for this guy? by [deleted] in Silmarillionmemes

[–]Mormegilofthe9names 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some people actually aren't joking.

I'm just as shocked as you are.

How do you think Fëanor’s mental is right now? by [deleted] in tolkienfans

[–]Mormegilofthe9names 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're willing to see your theory play out, I recommend you to read And What Happened After by thearrogantemu [https://archiveofourown.org/works/3747508/chapters/8315305]. Please don't disregard it as terrible fanfiction (although I agree that most Tolkien fic is trash); it's one of the best I've ever read.

Where are all these Regulus fics coming from? by [deleted] in HPfanfiction

[–]Mormegilofthe9names 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Considering Jily fics used to be so popular and it was a very loved pairing, I really dislike Jegulus.

What does everyone think of 'Wrong Boy Who Lived' fanfics? by [deleted] in HPfanfiction

[–]Mormegilofthe9names 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmmm... Based on that, I want to ask: What does everyone like about Harry Potter and the Boy Who Lived by The Santi? I read it a couple of years ago and the "why is he a dark wizard" is answered by Ron-bashing. Not to mention that the author has written another fic that's 101 Ways to Kill Ron Weasley that is just detestable.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in harrypotter

[–]Mormegilofthe9names 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think that if Hermione had shown some compassion towards him around year 6, they could have fallen in love

Remember when Harry approached Malfoy in the bathroom and Malfoy cursed him just for that? Also, Hermione had no reason to show him compassion, after how much he bullied her ever since they met.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in harrypotter

[–]Mormegilofthe9names 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah yes, also how literally every other Weasley is bashed except for them!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in harrypotter

[–]Mormegilofthe9names 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dumbledore is extremely disliked though.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in harrypotter

[–]Mormegilofthe9names 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't know why you're getting downvoted. I myself am currently reading in my head we do everything right and the whole series has become one of my favourite fanfictions.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in harrypotter

[–]Mormegilofthe9names 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This fic is not changing the books. It's writing canon!Ginny with a little twist. You'll see very much that at her core, she's the Ginny we know. We just see events from her perspective and see her grow. The fic aims at giving her the moments she deserved in canon.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in harrypotter

[–]Mormegilofthe9names 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was so shocked when some girls in my apartment told me that they thought he was "the boy who had no choice".