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The Lord Of The Rings. Chapter By Chapter: The Palantir

Posted on Jul 29, 2011 by NFB

(Updated on 05/10/15) We’ve reached the end of Book Three and the mid-point of the entire story. And no, I’m not going to use the damned umlaut thing. Sue me. The heroes turn their backs on Saruman and ride out … Continue reading →

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The Lord Of The Rings, Chapter By Chapter: Treebeard

Posted on Jun 10, 2011 by NFB

(Updated on 15/08/15) We’re heading back into the heavy fantasy stuff, starting now. Fangorn is a stuffy and old place. Tolkien gives it an interesting description, that of an ancient, almost undisturbed area, somewhere that has been free from the influence … Continue reading →

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The Lord Of The Rings, Chapter By Chapter: The Uruk-Hai

Posted on Jun 6, 2011 by NFB

(Updated on 08/08/15) For the record, I love this chapter. It is one my favourites. There are many reasons for those, but the essence is that it gives us a wonderful first hand view of the culture of the Orc … Continue reading →

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The Lord Of The Rings, Chapter By Chapter: Strider

Posted on Jan 27, 2011 by NFB

(Updated on 2/5/15) The hobbits are fresh from endangering the very planet they walk on by getting drunk and singing, and get back to their room to find Strider already waiting for them. They react suspiciously, as anyone would. Up … Continue reading →

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The Lord Of The Rings, Chapter By Chapter: A Shortcut To Mushrooms

Posted on Jan 4, 2011 by NFB

(Updated on 23/03/15) Chapter Four opens with a bit more being added the air of mystery that surrounded Gildor’s elves: they’re gone, leaving behind just a bit of food. This is going to be typical of them for the rest … Continue reading →

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The Lord Of The Rings, Chapter By Chapter: Three Is Company

Posted on Dec 31, 2010 by NFB

(Updated 17/03/15) A few weeks have passed “in-universe” but we start pretty much where we left off, with Frodo and Gandalf discussing the more delicate details of the coming quest. “The Shadow Of The Past” was for grand pronouncements but you really … Continue reading →

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