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Marcel The Shell
is on page 12 of 458
Though the progression is slow overall, this version is much more meticulous and detailed in the background, creating a much more vivid image of the scene, settings/surroundings, and characters. So far, The characters specifically introduced have only been Frodo and Bilbo Baggins, and how their lifestyle is slightly different from most other Hobbits. It's interesting how hobbits do not typically befriend other specie
— Feb 02, 2026 12:44PM
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Marcel The Shell
is on page 112 of 458
This book has been tough to break down in terms particularly in keeping a straight timeline, though now we seem to be getting into the main journey of the story. Frodo now has left the Shite with the ring, and comes across many obstacles, most trying to take said ring. the journy continues, picking up more characters, who then form the fellowship of the ring, supposedly in the name of abolition of slavery from Sauron
— May 09, 2026 11:13PM
Marcel The Shell
is on page 62 of 458
After Bilbo’s disappearance, nearly seventeen years pass. Frodo lives a quiet life, but as he approaches his fifties, he begins to feel the same restlessness or need for change/adventure that also came upon bilbo. I feel now that the tone of Tolkiens writing has shiften into a more intense and stark, yet not necessarily scary tone. The new and unexplored sense can be felt through his discriptions of these new senses.
— Apr 21, 2026 08:44PM
Marcel The Shell
is on page 42 of 458
In this section of the book, though the progression is still slow, it demonstrates both the flow of the book and author's conveyance of the type of story. I feel as if we are about to be thrown a dark shift in the narrative, as so far everything has been consistently happy and has had an aura of a celebratory mood. This lively community also seems slightly dystopian in the face of a utopia, so we'll see what pursues
— Mar 16, 2026 01:26PM
Marcel The Shell
is on page 29 of 458
For the rest of the prologue, tolkien mainly explores the cultural DNA of the Shire. The story then transitions from the adventurous tone of hobbit backstory to a deeper, "historical" ethnography. I think the emphasis on these creatures' lifestyle and descriptive details of their love and peace helps further set the narrative, than contrast with page 28 and the introduction of the Ring, feel very intense/invasive.
— Mar 04, 2026 09:56PM
Marcel The Shell
is on page 7 of 458
I have read the lord of the rings series through once before (though a different edition) years ago, but wanted to re-read it once more. So far the prologue covers a summary of the backstory behind the land and history of the inhabitants (including hobbits) of Middle-earth. I find this very interesting because I don't recall having such an introduction to the lore previously, and this actually changed my perspective
— Jan 14, 2026 06:02AM
