What's with the modesty about stats?

[Gollum]

Originally Posted by Icelander

Check again. 'taters and a brace of nice coneys, complete with detail on herbs and salt.

Not only were several meals Sam cooked detailed, but the role of other characters in procuring the incredients and/or reacting to his culinary choices was explored as well.

And it didn't bore me. In fact, what is much more likely to bore me is a style of storytelling where 'boring' stuff that establishes characters and relationships is glossed over in favour of high-octane action followed by more action. Combat and danger is boring and meaningless if it's happening to characters we don't know.

Looks like I have to read this book again. Fine. It will be a pleasure.

Thanks for these precisions.