I respect and appreciate what LOTR had done for the art of fantasy but I've acknowledged that this series just isn't for me. I've tried reading this novel twice, the first time dropping it, the second time enjoying myself significantly more but not finding any full pleasure whatsoever. I feel the point is to truly engross myself in the storytelling and world building of this series but I can't find it in me to care. I still believe this is a master class in writing but, overall, just not for me