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vivdunstanToo sedated from neuro illness to read much at the mo. But started The Children of Hurin by JRR Tolkien. Though skipped opening context/intro. I'm taking it as a story on its own terms, without overbearing Silmarillion-esque trappings that I find off-putting. Liking the epic/myth/tragedy combo.
Note I've tried to read the Silmarillion several times, first as a young teenager, then before I was too very ill, and again more recently. I just find it too much and overwhelming. Far far too much information for me to take on board. And that's why I skipped Christopher Tolkien's opening long and detailed context setting intro for this story, which is in the same vein. I will get what I need from the story itself, or muddle through. So far it is going well, and I am becoming increasingly immersed. Otherwise I don't think I'd have even started.
Note I've tried to read the Silmarillion several times, first as a young teenager, then before I was too very ill, and again more recently. I just find it too much and overwhelming. Far far too much information for me to take on board. And that's why I skipped Christopher Tolkien's opening long and detailed context setting intro for this story, which is in the same vein. I will get what I need from the story itself, or muddle through. So far it is going well, and I am becoming increasingly immersed. Otherwise I don't think I'd have even started.