The Lord of the Rings

[ZeaLitY]

I've heard that Wesley, Riker, and Picard were all of the same mold, just at different times in their lives. In that perspective, Wesley is cool.

But season one overall is cooler than school. Beardless Riker and the no-collared gang really make Star Trek shine. I'd rather have Encounter at Farpoint's raw genius and inspiration over later shows' material's glossy polish and soulless stuff anytime.

[Lord J Esq]

...Wesley was a character who was often used as a plot-device to solve problems.

That is an urban legend. Wesley does save the day on a few occasions, but in most of those instances he is just part of the team. For the most part his characterization is compelling and realistic.

[Mystic Frog King]

Can we, like, get back on topic? ¬.¬

So, what do you think The Children of Hurin will add to the story from the Silmarillion?

[Mystic Frog King]

Sorry for double post; only way I could bump the thread, which is preferable to starting anew, apparently.

I got the Children of Hurin yesterday, and finished it today. I have to say, I think it surpasses The Hobbit, The Silmarillion and the Lord of the Rings in my opinion. It takes one of, if not THE best tale in the Silmarillion and gives it the accessibility of LotR without losing any of the depth or scale. And, of course- Turin is much preferable to a whiny Hobbit, and Beleriand definitely surpasses 'modern' middle earth in sheer awesomeness.

Anyone else got the book and wants to share impressions?