I'd Rather Read

I'm re-reading Lord of the Rings (spoiler alert for those of you who have not read or seen it, although most of you probably know the story). I actually have no idea how many times I've read the six books that make up the trilogy. Nor how many times I have read the prequel The Hobit. I'm sure that some people will think me a little weird, but I love to re-read my favorites. In fact most the books I own I have read several times. It does after all seem a little weird to open a book and then not ever read that book again. I also own a lot of plays, which I re-read often, whether I'm looking for a monologue or simply want to re-visit old friends.

Take Lord of the Rings, Tolkien's amazing epic novel which started as bed time stories. There are several characters that feel more like old friends. Sure I know where the story is going. I know that Tom Bombadill will save them from the willow (a part which was not really done in the movie, and Tom's character was cut all together). Or take Bolomir's brother, Faramir. Faramir gets a indecent treatment in the movies, in the book he is all good. He never tries to take the ring, besides the main characters he is one of my favorite.

The main reason for the re-read is probably boredom. Lets face it with out internet in my apartment I can only read or write (not complaining it a very good thing overall). Strangely no matter how many times I read this story I find it highly enveloping. I can read it for hours at a time and never realize how much time has gone past. I find I have forgotten how funny a certain song is, or how terrifying Moria is. It is not really a tale with a happy ending. Rather it is bitter sweet. In fact most of the inner tales told are also bitter sweet. It seems Tolkien was of the same mind set as myself. I hate all happy endings, too often they seem frivolous and un-real. Take the third Pirates movie. Glorious. I have no idea why they would wish to ruin it by making another.

I'm sorry if this post is a little rambling. I reality I just wanted you all to know that although I may read something a million times a good book keeps me coming back. Anyways I would rather read then a lot of other things.