How Many Times?

[GandalfTheWhite]

How many times have you read LotR, i wont lie i am still finishing ROTK for my first time, do you still find new interesting things every time you read?

[Cirdan]

Only three, myself. I know if I start that I have to read them all the way through to the exclusion of anyting else. Every read is better (so far) because of the depth and detail of the work. There are so many threads that you may tend to overlook something. On the first read I was so into the action and plot I missed a good deal of the myth and setting details. When you finish you shoukd give the Silmarillion a go and the re-read the LotR. The links are great to find. Enjoy!:D

[BeardofPants]

Seven times! It gets better each time! Everytime you re-read it, new detail springs forth, where last time it might have passed you by. I always enjoy reading the Moria sequences, which are damned scary. Also. love it when the fellowship breaks, and Frodo and Sam go off down the river by themselves... and of coure, I love all the battle scenes, the competition betweeen Legolas, and Gimli, and the Pippin & Merry scenes with the Ents!

The first time around, when I first read it (aged 14) there were bits that bored me. The second time around (when I knew where the story was going) was infinately easier to read, and now, that I have finished my 7th go, I find myself even reading the songs, and poems! Eight years after first reading LOTR, now I'm beginning to read the Sil. It comes in a Full Circle.

[Eruviel Greenleaf]

Two times, within 4 months. I just finished it again for the second time today! I had been putting off the last chapter for a while, but now I'm going to start (re-start, rather) The Silmarillion. :D

Oh, and I've also listened to the BBC production once all the way through. Does that count?

[eowyn144]

only once so far. have read silmarillion and am reading unfinished tales but then will definetly definetly read lotr again. can't wait but am taking my time with unfinished tales.

[Finrod Felagund]

I honestly can't count, so many times over ten times maybe even over fifteen.

[Finrod Felagund]

Not to mention reading the Hobbit,, Silmarillion, Unfinished tales and several parts of the Hisory of Midde Earth.

[frodosgirlfriend]

i'm only reading ttt i've never even read the fellowship :( i will though. i'm hoping to be able to read every tolkin book ever. My dad spoiled alot of stuff so i know alot for only being on chapter 4 of part 2.

[Twilight]

I think it is three times, but I am working on a forth. I have read the Sil twice, and the Hobbit 6 times at least. Each time I find plenty of new things. Maybe it is because my memory isn't too good.

[BeardofPants]

Originally posted by Twilight
I think it is three times, but I am working on a forth. I have read the Sil twice, and the Hobbit 6 times at least. Each time I find plenty of new things. Maybe it is because my memory isn't too good.

I know what you mean, Twilight, every time I re-read the books I learn something new! Probably because I have forgotten them from last time ... ;)

However, I have still yet to read the Sil, it's been quite hard work for me... (this from the person who has managed to read the entire Dune series...). Do you have any tips on how to make the reading easier?

[Khadrane]

Only four times.:( And I've been a fan for three years. :( :(

[Radagast The Brown]

I read it 2 times:o :( :o (that because I have just 2 books from the three and the third is in the library

[sheeplova]

Khadrane don't feel too bad I've only read it five times and I've been a fan for about 12 years.

[markedel]

LOTR too many times. Sil 3 times, the hobbit twice, and unfinsihed tales a couple of times.

[Rána Eressëa]

Three myself. I have to put some time in between :D

[RosieCotton]

I've read it three times, but I'm reading the Sillmarillion now and I plan to re-read LOTR when I finish....after reading The Sil I'll probably appriciate it more.
~Rosie~

[Elf Girl]

I don't count... I don't always read it over from the very beginning, you know, I'll just reread a scene and keep on going or something.

[RosieCotton]

I've only read the entire thing straight through three times (I'm starting it again as soon as my stupid older brother gives me FOTR back!) But, I've read my favorite sections about one hundred times.
~Rosie~

[Grey_Wolf]

I've read LOTR almost every year from 1979 until 2000 and found it just as fascinating every time. Have read The Silmarillion twice. The Hobbit once.

//Grey_Wolf

[RosieCotton]

Originally posted by Grey_Wolf
I've read LOTR almost every year from 1979 until 2000 and found it just as fascinating every time. Have read The Silmarillion twice. The Hobbit once.

//Grey_Wolf

Wow, I'm impressed.

[silmälasi]

as far as i can remember ia have read lotr in finnish at least 3 times and in english 5 times ,always a pleasure.

[ekrenbrand]

i myself have read it 8 times but my parents read it to me as a child(with a lil bit of improvisasional(i can't spell) revising) so all in all i have read it about 11 times. it definitly gets better and better as beardofpants so boldy pointed out

[Khamûl]

I have just finished my 2nd time. I finished it the first time in the 9th grade and now I'm in the 11th. I had a year in the middle to digest it all.:D I've read Fellowship of the Ring about 3 or 4 times though, getting ready for the movie. I'm just starting my re-reading and study on TTT, preparing myself for the best movie of 2002.:cool:

[Elbereth Gilthoniel]

I don't remember.......
I'm sure that I read it all at least three times but I read thr parts that I like much more. :)