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Shawn's First Tolkien Experience
- Shawn was 15 when he first read Tolkien, starting with The Hobbit and then The Lord of the Rings.
- He later tackled The Silmarillion, though it took several readings to grasp its complexity.
Alan's First Tolkien Experience
- Alan's first Tolkien experience was the Rankin/Bass animated Hobbit around age 10.
- A few years later, he read The Lord of the Rings and was captivated, finally tackling The Silmarillion in college.
Connecting with Fellow Tolkien Fans
- Alan and Shawn connected through a Tolkien-focused Facebook group.
- Join online communities to connect with like-minded individuals.