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I was probably the same age the first time I read it but I definitely wouldn’t say it changed my life. How did it impact yours?

I think it was the first time I really went through an "epic" story and digged every emotion about it. Almost like a coming of age.

I guess it would have had an even greater impact if you didn't go to the bathroom.

Also Silmarillion adds a lot of depth to it.

Same! Also Herbert's Dune