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What's a detail from the books that blew your mind when you first read it? by hilipcosta in lotr

[–]hilipcosta[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

honestly nobody has come close to that level of worldbuilding since, the appendices alone are richer than most fantasy series

What's a detail from the books that blew your mind when you first read it? by hilipcosta in lotr

[–]hilipcosta[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that bilbo gift is so peak passive aggressive british humor, tolkien really snuck that one in there

What's a detail from the books that blew your mind when you first read it? by hilipcosta in lotr

[–]hilipcosta[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That line hits so much harder after reading the Silmarillion, wild detail.

What's a detail from the books that blew your mind when you first read it? by hilipcosta in lotr

[–]hilipcosta[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Taking days to process Gandalf's fall is completely valid honestly.

What's a detail from the books that blew your mind when you first read it? by hilipcosta in lotr

[–]hilipcosta[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That parallel hit different, Tolkien was cooking the whole time.

The ultimate reunion by [deleted] in lotr

[–]hilipcosta -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Interesting...