Finally reading The Silmarillion through for the first time. I’ve tried to read it a few times but always gotten bogged down before, but somehow I’m finally ready for it. The Tolkien Professor has helped quite a bit, if nothing else just by helping me keep the threads in my mind.

So far, I have two observations:

1) Fëanor is a prick.

2) Man, Maedhros never gets a break, does he?

That’s all for now! More insightful commentary later as my readings of this deep and stirring work continue.

-The Gneech

3 responses to “Thoughts On the Silmarillion”

1. Kathy Sherwood says:

   April 18, 2012 at 2:19 am

   I’ve heard of this. Is there a character in this book by the name of Tom Bombadil? There’s a band called Bombadil, you know.

   Also, um, where iz dat Short Story Geeks Podcast?? Are you guys on hiatus?

   Thanks for your time! :)

   • The Gneech says:

     April 19, 2012 at 10:51 am

     We have an episode recorded and overdue, but every time I go to edit it, something else jumps out of a cupboard at me. Sorry for the wait!

2. Kathy says:

   April 20, 2012 at 2:37 am

   That’s okay, I’ll be looking forward it. Thanks for the update. :)