is a fan of this series. They talk about it, they rave, they read and I believe they watch.

And something happened to me regarding science fiction, fantasy and mythology in the late '60s. It got so weird, so off-the-wall that I found myself unable to deal with it.

I have to admit I haven't read any of the LOTR, or any of the Harry Potter stuff, or any other science fiction. And this is from a person who used to go through the library reading all of the Verne, Asimov, Heinlein and their ilk stuff. Every bit of it. Loved it.

There is no doubt in my mind this stuff is great, too many people I admire like it, I'm sure it's charming. I just can't bring myself to start.