Sam steps up to the plate in a big way. Read more
IV. Chapter 8: The Stairs of Cirith Ungol
The Ring passes the fortress of the Ringwraiths, and then Tolkien gets meta. Read more
IV. Chapter 6: The Forbidden Pool
Now that we’ve gotten to know Faramir a bit, it’s time for him to offer advice and justice to the best of his knowledge. Read more
III. Chapter 11: The Palantír
Concerning hobbits and wizards… Read more
III. Chapter 3: The Uruk-Hai
Pippin steps up to the plate in a surprising way; also, why women tend to relate to the hobbits.
II. Chapter 8: Farewell to Lórien
The Company resumes their journey, but without Gandalf to lead them, doubt and conflict begins to show among the party. Read more
II. Chapter 5: The Bridge of Khazad-dûm
The Company finds itself in a trap, but Gandalf is determined to get them out, whatever the cost. Read more
II. Chapter 2: The Council of Elrond
It’s time for a long chapter full of exposition, as the peoples of Middle-earth must decide what to do with the time that’s been given them. Read more
I. Chapter 2: The Shadow of the Past
The first infodump: Exposition, worldbuilding, and good old fashioned thematic development! Read more
The Final Chapter
As they prepare to go their separate ways, the Sohmas’ thoughts turn to Tohru and what she means to them. Read more
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