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Old 08-13-2012, 08:31 AM   #7
ElfBane
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Default Re: Olympic Opening Show

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Originally Posted by Lanesra View Post
maybe in the US but not in Brotain
I don't care how it was marketed back in the 30's in GB. I disagree with your assessment of The Hobbit. To me, the book is geared toward adolescents, just as the Potter books are. What this means is that the book is readable by adults, but lacks adult themes and nuances. But I agree with you that The Hobbit is not a "children's" book.

That's worth about 2 cents.
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