Jun-29-2012, 11:54 PM (UTC)
Joost, I used to read LOTR frequently, before the genre it started was filled with so many other wonderful books. In fact, it was the only fictional series I ever re-read numerous times, until I found Hobb's books. Both are very good for escaping reality, and for musing over The Meaning of Life. The trilogy, and the Silmarillion, present a whole philosophy/religion/world view that can induce hours of musing. In fact, I'm on three other message boards started by Tolkienites.
But as for me, my heart is with the Sea, and I will dwell by the grey shores until the last ship sails.