Recent content by Dianora

Well, many heroes in Tolkien's books represent the traditional type of heroism and are a bit wooden, maybe. Still there are also different kind of heroes in the books which I consider delightful. The hobbits, for example, are small, lively, simple creatures and yet they can find bravery within...

The Silmarillion really isn't that difficult to read. It may confuse you at the beginning but, take my word for it, it's really worth reading. You just have to give the book a chance. I love the book maybe even more than LotR. I've read it many times and could read it over and over again, I...

I've used this avatar for 5 years in many forums so it's almost a part of my identity. Originally I chose it because of the beautiful flower and the bright colours which (I hope) make it stand out in a crowd. I think it also represents my character somehow.. Oh yes, either a pirate or...

But shouldn't it be PA for Potterholics Anonymous? :D Hi, my name is Dianora and I've been a Potterholic since I was 16. Now I'm 20. That's exactly what happened to me. The hype made me very suspicous of the books. I was sure they were just commercial bullshit. Well, I was hooked from the very...

Oh, I've never thought that would be the reason why I like PoA so much but maybe it is one of them. Another good reason is Remus Lupin.:p I kinda agree that there is no comparison but that's not my point right now. The point is that u misunderstood Dermot's message. He meant we shouldn't...

I really have to re-read HBP before I can say anything about it. I still feel sorta stunned though I finished reading it some 3 months ago. I enjoyed the book very much but now I feel it wasn't that good after all. Well, it was the same thing with OotP at first. Only when I had read it for three...

Lloyd Alexander: The Book of Three - 4 Lloyd Alexander: The Black Cauldron - 8 Lloyd Alexander: The Castle of Lyr - 4 Lloyd Alexander: Taran Wanderer - 5 Lloyd Alexander: The High King - 6 Susan Cooper: Over Sea, Under Stone - 4 Susan Cooper: The Dark is Rising - 9 Susan Cooper...

Agatha Christie: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd Agatha Christie: 4.50 from Paddington Kevin Crossley-Holland: The Seeing-Stone Tove Jansson: Moominpappa at Sea Kaari Utrio: Vendela Marja-Leena Lempinen: Mustan Suden aika JK Rowling: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets JK Rowling: Harry...

This seems to be almost mission impossible to me - I've read so much fantastic fantasy. Well, let's see... 1. JRR Tolkien: The Lord of the Rings It think it must be JRR Tolkien who deserves the first place. LotR was the first fantasy book I ever read. I appreciate Tolkien's incredible lifework...