Galadriel in Amazon’s Rings of Power is not who know as Galadriel in The Lord of the Rings. But is that a bad thing? In this video, I do a short analysis on one of Tolkien’s most fascinating characters and how these modern interpretations of her can complement one another.
I hope you enjoy watching one of my Tolkien Walks with Billie and if you like Tolkien deep dives…
…this September 22nd, I’m inviting you to journey through The Lord of the Rings with me.
This isn’t a book club, there are no deadlines or reading plans so there’s no falling behind. I aim to make this experience as welcoming and accessible as possible.
How will the 2024 read-through work?
Whether you borrow the book from a friend, check it out from your library, find it for cheap second-hand, listen on audiobook or dust a personal copy off, we’re all picking up The Fellowship of the Ring on September 22nd. From there, everyone will read at the pace that works for them.
Every week for paid subscribers, I will send out a ‘Middle-earth Monday’ post from here to your inbox. This is when I will share where I’m at in the story and invite you to do the same.
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Free subscribers will get occasional public posts sent their way about various topics we encounter while reading this story. I will also be posting a briefer version of the Middle-earth Monday check-ins on my Instagram and TikTok channel for free so everyone can have the opportunity to engage with this read-through in the way that works for them.
This read-through is for you if….
…you’ve ever felt intimidated by this The Lord of the Rings and want a no-pressure zone to be guided through it.
…you’re vastly familiar with LOTR but want a place to discuss and nerd out about it weekly.
…you don’t have time to delve into the books but want to join in and learn more about Tolkien’s legendarium via osmosis.
This read-through is NOT for you if…
…you want to read LOTR as fast as possible (we’ll try to cover between 4-7 chapters a week)
…you absolutely loathe The Rings of Power and me making occasional connections and references to the show will bring out your inner Balrog
…you’re not open to others’ having differing interpretations of Tolkien’s work
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ROP Galadriel vs LOTR Galadriel