'Lord of the Rings' was a childhood favorite, though the adult Rae wishes the women in those books had more significance and agency.

The road goes ever on and on

I’m reminded of a book my father used to read me,” she said. “A bunch of elves and things get into a huge war over a piece of jewelry that everybody wants but nobody can wear.

Even 'Lord of the Rings' had dwarf-tossing jokes in it. It's like, 'Really?'

I'm a really big 'Lord of the Rings' fan. I have all the extended editions.

His grief he will not forget; but it will not darken his heart, it will teach him wisdom.