The stone giants just felt very magical to me. It was quirky, unexpected, and it didn't drag on too long-- felt more like a detail than a tangent, if that makes sense. I don't think I registered that they might be metaphorical, reading the book, because fantasy worlds are so metaphorical ANYWAY that it all sort of runs together into possibilities.
I admit that if I'd had a previous love of Richard Armitage, I might get the fuss more! Since I didn't, I just took him as he was, and I'm not particularly big on the dark and brooding characters to begin with.
I WOULD like to see some Bilbo's-story-only supercut of the movies someday! I mean, not just because it's Martin. Well, maybe just because it's Martin. Mostly because it's Martin. But just to see the story straightforward, no expansion, to see how it flows that way. And, yes, because we could focus on his brilliance more.
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Date: 2012-12-29 04:19 pm (UTC)From:I admit that if I'd had a previous love of Richard Armitage, I might get the fuss more! Since I didn't, I just took him as he was, and I'm not particularly big on the dark and brooding characters to begin with.
I WOULD like to see some Bilbo's-story-only supercut of the movies someday! I mean, not just because it's Martin. Well, maybe just because it's Martin. Mostly because it's Martin. But just to see the story straightforward, no expansion, to see how it flows that way. And, yes, because we could focus on his brilliance more.