Great for Casual and Serious Tolkien Readers
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“I've always been a casual Tolkien reader at best--loved the movies, read and enjoyed Lord of the Rings, and did a bit of light reading about Tolkien during the Great War.
For decades I've thought the Silmarillion was just Not For Me. Not being a super-fan, I thought it was too dense, didn't have enough narrative, and would take far too much time and effort to decipher.
I was SO WRONG. This is a great book, and the density and complexity adds to the fun. However, I wouldn't be enjoying it half as much without Shawn and Alan helping unpack it chapter-by-chapter. Their pithy deconstructions help demistify the text and do a great job sorting through what's crucial plot information and what's merely an interesting aside. Meanwhile, their deep knowledge of Tolkien's world gives me an appreciation of the book that first-time readers rarely get.
On top of that, it's funny! Listening feels like hanging out with a bunch of highly knowledgeable grad students playing D&D. It's both accessible and insightful. Highly recommended.”Read full review »
ReadDeep via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/11/16
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“Seriously -- the right blend of scholarly knowledge and funny banter! Alan and Shawn know their stuff, but don't take themselves too seriously -- and they know when to have a little fun with the source material, too. If you're even a little bit of a Tolkien fan, you owe yourselves the time to...”Read full review »
Durthol via ·
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“I just recently caught up with the episodes and have enjoyed every minute. These guys are thorough in their research and can bring humour into almost any subject. I would appreciate a female voice and maybe someone who doesn't always agree with the other hosts. All in all I strongly recommend...”Read full review »
Lisl_BR via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
02/20/17
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“I am binge-listening all the episodes and catching up quickly. Thank you for this cheerful place that feels a bit like actually visiting a pub in Middle Earth.”
Tzoltzor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/07/17
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