I think it's great, but it's pretty dense and it's one of those things that you get more out of it by reading it several times. First read through it's just a

I think it's great, but it's pretty dense and it's one of those things that you get more out of it by reading it several times. First read through it's just a barrage of names and places, and you don't know who's going to be important later. The second time through you at least know who the main characters are and what decisions are important. Some parts are more like a traditional narrative: the story of Beren and Luthien, and Turin Turumbar. If you didn't find it enjoyable to read before you might not change your mind at a second reading, but if it really was a long time ago it's possible your perspective may be different.