Quote Originally Posted by Montmorency View Post
A good story has you rooting for the "villains", or else weeping in horror and despair.
Nah, I am getting tired of the anti-hero "realism" phase that popular culture has been embracing. It's a reflection of our apathy and our willingness to discredit those who are trying to make a difference as no different than the clearly evil guys they fight.

Tolkien gives me something that is needed more than ever in today's society. A full heart and hope.