I thought Tom Bombadil was one of the more interesting characters and was disappointed with his absence in the movie adaptations as he always seemed central to the theme; the spirit of a disappearing time and age.
But then again blockbuster movies rarely have time for such symbolic exposition.
But then again blockbuster movies rarely have time for such symbolic exposition.
If you like Tom as a character, you might like the book all about him: http://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Tom-Bombadil-J-Tolkien-eboo...
It's quite amusing.