Yeah, Tolkien himself said something to that effect. He also said he wouldn't have left the character in the book if he didn't serve a purpose. Some people just don't like him, I suppose. It's not for everyone.
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LOTR Books vs movies
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Yeah, Tolkien himself said something to that effect. He also said he wouldn't have left the character in the book if he didn't serve a purpose. Some people just don't like him, I suppose. It's not for everyone.
ApprenticeI enjoyed the movies immensely, and still watch them like once a year at least, in one marathon of extended edition goodness.
Still, I voted for the books, because I absolutely love them. I read the trilogy + the Hobbit at least once a year, and they will forever hold a soft spot in my heart, being the first real books not intended for small children that I read.
Still, I voted for the books, because I absolutely love them. I read the trilogy + the Hobbit at least once a year, and they will forever hold a soft spot in my heart, being the first real books not intended for small children that I read.
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I liked the first two books, but I lost interest in Return of the King when Pippin became a Citadel Guard and had that guy showing him around. I just couldn't shake the voice in my head that said "**** it! I don't give a **** what the passwords are! Get to the battle!"