I finally made it to the halfway point in this book. It has been slow going, not because I don't like the book, but because I often get bored reading. Also, I was out of town for a few days without the book, but now that I am in bed with the plague I can make a little more progress.
Frodo and company finally made it to Rivendell. It only took 12 chapters. In the movie it happened so quickly and the majority of the movie was about the fellowship, but so far that has not even happened yet. It's amazing how much the film cuts out, although I can't say there was any scene I wish they had added from the beginning.
In this section, the 4 hobbits running away from the black riders reminded me of Jews trying to escape the Nazis. I'm not sure if that is what Tolkien had in mind, but keeping with the WWII motif it makes sense. Strider then is one who is helping them out but who is not immediately in danger himself, and using his connections to ensure their safety. He leads them to Rivendell, a safe haven.
Not a lot has happened, so I guess I'll end there. I'm sure it will get more exciting in Book II
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