tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post1773236722448795880..comments2024-03-24T08:30:43.258+01:00Comments on FLY HIGH!: READING THE HOBBIT IN SEARCH FOR THORIN - PART IMaria Graziahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876779286144473782noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-52075659636556806602012-07-13T05:44:09.207+02:002012-07-13T05:44:09.207+02:00North & South is da bomb - story, cast, music ...North & South is da bomb - story, cast, music - everything. seen him before but that's where the keen interest sparked from.<br />sweet reads.mommbstahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08732586432936030712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-67002300411293761812012-07-12T22:15:27.534+02:002012-07-12T22:15:27.534+02:00I'm afraid, I can't help you, @Melanie. I ...I'm afraid, I can't help you, @Melanie. I don't know about any read-along. But I'm a terrible blogger in this period. Very little spare time to spend online.<br />I'm going to post once a month, dividing my musings in installments from July to December when the film is out.<br />See you next month, then, to discuss chapters 2-3-4.<br />Thanks for your interest. MGMaria Graziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876779286144473782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-36233680765792474102012-07-12T08:12:05.732+02:002012-07-12T08:12:05.732+02:00I've been planning to read a Tolkien book for ...I've been planning to read a Tolkien book for years and since I want to see the movie, it seems like perfect timing in the next few months.<br /><br />Do you know if anyone is hosting a read-along?Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17229459722455431468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-71787457672675077612012-07-12T07:00:57.614+02:002012-07-12T07:00:57.614+02:00@Prue, I hope I'll enjoy my journey into The H...@Prue, I hope I'll enjoy my journey into The Hobbit. I really don't expect much, apart from some fun. My reading is bit by bit to notice and analyze Thorin as a character but I'm sure I'll find something to appreciate in Tolkien's writing and I hope I'll be able to read pages from his books with my students in the next months. Just in time to invite them to see the film?<br />@mommbsta<br />Guy? I liked Richard's characterization of Gisborne very much. Then RA is the only reason why I saw Strike Back and several other series. Not North and South or Sparkhouse:I didn't know who he was when I bought the DVDs! <br />Thanks for contributing your opinions to both of you! MGMaria Graziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876779286144473782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-13991445223855399782012-07-12T06:45:41.307+02:002012-07-12T06:45:41.307+02:00this is so FANtastic - the phenomenol interest in ...this is so FANtastic - the phenomenol interest in a character/story because of the adoration for 'the' actor... (well that's the only reason i watched Guy Of Gisborne ie Robin Hood)mommbstahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08732586432936030712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-63839537598791962152012-07-12T06:43:57.140+02:002012-07-12T06:43:57.140+02:00This comment has been removed by the author.mommbstahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08732586432936030712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-64364875024019235662012-07-12T00:27:22.581+02:002012-07-12T00:27:22.581+02:00Tolkein has been a part of my life for over 40 yea...Tolkein has been a part of my life for over 40 years, Maria. A dearly loved part. I hope you'll find the beauty in his writing as I did.prue battenhttp://www.pruebatten.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-69688891731008370852012-07-11T21:31:29.536+02:002012-07-11T21:31:29.536+02:00@Trudy
I'm still not convinced it is my cup of...@Trudy<br />I'm still not convinced it is my cup of tea but I'll make the effort to get to the end. As @phylly3 says, my quest for Thorin imagined with RA's looks is exciting. And, yes, @Amapola, many of us here in and around Fly High! will watch The Hobbit just for Richard Armitage. Of course, I loved Martin Freeman as John Watson and I'm ready to like him as Bilbo.<br />Dear @A Scattering, it's impossible to resist to Thorin's magnetic charm in that photo, isn't it?<br />Thanks a lot to all, for your nice comments! MGMaria Graziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876779286144473782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-51806326285983232622012-07-11T19:39:40.566+02:002012-07-11T19:39:40.566+02:00I finally read this book not long ago (because of ...I finally read this book not long ago (because of RA's involvement). I wasn't able to envision Bilbo Baggins as my personal hero when I first attempted to read it long ago. But Thorin makes very good hero, especially when imagined with RA's looks!<br />I am almost ready for a reread!Phylly3https://www.blogger.com/profile/10551254554577516351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-5513933560097943062012-07-11T19:12:15.535+02:002012-07-11T19:12:15.535+02:00I am going to watch it because of Richard and Mart...I am going to watch it because of Richard and Martin Freeman :DLa Dashwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02279686613374403793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-56572658137903050222012-07-11T18:54:14.113+02:002012-07-11T18:54:14.113+02:00I've recently pulled out my copy of The Hobbit...I've recently pulled out my copy of The Hobbit to re-read it in preparation for the release of part one of the film in December. <br /><br />Thorin, as portrayed by Richard Armitage in the first photo of your post, will be very handsome dwarf.A Scatteringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03071957279379194840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-39021424725417925592012-07-11T18:03:27.463+02:002012-07-11T18:03:27.463+02:00I also have never been interested in reading Tolki...I also have never been interested in reading Tolkien. I started The Hobbit some months ago but lost interest in continuing it part way. I suppose I should try again as the fervor for the film really begins to grow.<br />For now, though, I'll let others tell me about it.Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17286943933853228251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-23541656021493894132012-07-11T16:54:29.024+02:002012-07-11T16:54:29.024+02:00@Summer
LOL! I had missed the cantankerous bit :D@Summer<br />LOL! I had missed the cantankerous bit :DMaria Graziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876779286144473782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-53367173989008328542012-07-11T16:44:49.651+02:002012-07-11T16:44:49.651+02:00Welcome to Tolkien's World Maria! I'm sure...Welcome to Tolkien's World Maria! I'm sure you will enjoy the ride! Your students will certainly be glad you're including some Tolkien in your English Literature Course.<br />Enjoyed reading your first post. I also believe Thorin's approach in the film will be different, quoting RA's own words.. "There are elements of Tolkien's description of Thorin that I'm trying to evolve.." "I'm trying to make him more human and less cantankerous the entire journey." I just love this last quote, sounds so RA LOL <br />So, let's get ready for a performance treat!!<br />Enjoy the read!!Summernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-12907020315696724892012-07-11T15:57:37.280+02:002012-07-11T15:57:37.280+02:00@Jenny Allworthy
I find RA's Thorin definitely...@Jenny Allworthy<br />I find RA's Thorin definitely a charmer ... He's the real inspiration for OUR (mine and yours)reading :-)<br />Enjoy your own journey into the book, then!Maria Graziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876779286144473782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-6362663290484240892012-07-11T15:52:19.404+02:002012-07-11T15:52:19.404+02:00Hi Maria Grazia! I have also managed to avoid all ...Hi Maria Grazia! I have also managed to avoid all Tolkien books and films until now. But RA's voice in that clip! He sings! He speaks! Now I have to see the film and I guess summer holiday would be a good time to read the book too. You have inspired me!<br /><br />A fellow RA addict,<br /><br />Jenny AllworthyJenny Allworthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08518779478842699970noreply@blogger.com