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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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“Only on episode 8 but finding the hosts to be informative without being pedantic or ponderous, entertaining without being shallow or dismissive. I haven't read The Silmarillion in aaaages, and found it difficult to get back then, so this podcast was a really excellent find as I was...”Read full review »
Squidgrrl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/17/17
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“I was glad to finally find a Tolkien podcast where the hosts have done their homework.”
Tamsibarlow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/16/17
“I absolutely love this podcast. As soon as I discovered it I was so excited to jump right in, and I have not been disappointed! I started reading The Silmarillion again so the story is fresh in my mind while I listen to them. Alan and Shawn are funny and actually know what they're talking...”Read full review »
jhfleming via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/17
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