A Tolkien Virgin: Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediadby Mark-Edmond The Journey ContinuesI've waited for a bit before putting my thoughts down about this chapter. I've digested it, as well as my feelings, so here goes: I can see why you don't want people to read the Silmarillion first. It's a story that gets worse and worse. People may turn away from it early out of boredom, or turn away from it later out of disgust. The Silmarillion may be beautiful, well written, and intense, but it is also a horrible story. Up to the story of Beren and Luthien...
