Reading The Lord of the Rings Aloud: A Two-Month Journey Through Tolkien's Masterpiece
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Summary
The author shares their experience of reading The Lord of the Rings aloud over two months, finding that this slower, deliberate approach has enhanced their engagement and enjoyment of the book. They discuss how reading at 'mouth-speed' rather than 'eye-speed' prevents rushing and missing details, leading to a deeper appreciation of Tolkien's work. The article reflects on modern reading habits and the value of slowing down to fully experience literature.
Key quotes
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From the beginning, I've read the whole thing aloud. I've found reading aloud helpful for staying engaged — limiting myself to mouth-speed rather than eye-speed means I won't rush, miss important details, and then lose interest, which has always been a problem for me.
At first I was anxious to read a 1,500-page book this way, because it would take so long.
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