(Note: Michael Sarrazin's version of Frankenstein actually adhered more closely to Mary Shelley's novel which both my mom and I have read and which I do not much care for. However Karloff left such an indelible impression that he is, was and always will be
Dr. Frankenstein's monster)

I have never heard of that version of Frankenstein (apparently a TV movie). I didn't like the book either. The only thing I really liked about it was Dr. Frankenstein's reasons for secrecy of his techniques. Other than that I thought it was quite mundane.

If I am restating my opinion, I am sorry. But, I hated book one, truly despised book two, and only after talking with someone who reads the trilogy once a year, have reconsidered reading book three. But not any time soon.

Tolkien may have created a whole language, history, different races. But, he didn't write a very good book. Pacing, style, just about everything... I didn't like. I especially hated the character Tom Bombadil... I'm so glad he was excised from the movies.

Japanese title are Yubiwa-monogatari (The Rings story).

In Japan, almost people gave up the read. I know your feeling. When I started read Yubiwa-monogatari, I thought "What a long story!!" :eek: But when I finished read the books, I thought "I wanna read again!!"

By the way, we have a very similar fairy tale in Japan. It's called "Momotaro". This is very famous old tale.

I have read the Lord of the Rings at least 5 times and it gets better every time I read it.

I have read the Lord of the Rings at least 5 times and it gets better every time I read it.

5 times? Really? That's great! I can't read 5 times....

I saw many times movies. The fellowship of the rings....6 or 7 times(include at theater), The Two Towers...5 or 6 times(include at theater) ,Return of the King....2 times(at theater).

I have read the Lord of the Rings at least 5 times and it gets better every time I read it.

I'm sorry. I really don't like to hear of people suffering.

I'm sorry. I really don't like to hear of people suffering.

You are suffering by not having read the books.

I remember seeing the Frankenstein with Michael Sarrazin when I was a kid, pretty sure it must have been made for TV.

You are suffering by not having read the books.

Well, answer me this, o' lover of hobbits... is the third book better than the second? And... if I may press you for another answer, do you think the second book could've been plotted better?

Well, answer me this, o' lover of hobbits... is the third book better than the second? And... if I may press you for another answer, do you think the second book could've been plotted better?

Yes, I think the The Return of the King is better than the Two Towers, though I still enjoy reading the Fellowship of the Ring the most (though I sometimes skip the birthday party at the beginning - though I don't recommend this since it has a ton of background info).

What was wrong with the plotting of the second book? First of all, the plotting of the second movie (which you have stated you like) is a lot worse. Secondly, it is more about the building of the relationships and emotions between the characters than the other two books.

Not intending to offend, but I can't understand how you can so utterly dislike the books. I can possibly understand not liking them, but I have never heard anyone express such utter contempt for the books as you have. Please explain.

Also, The Two Towers edges out The Tomb for my favorite ending ever.

Once I can spend some serious time, I will explain my utter dislike for the "Trilogy"... alas I must run now.