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The Fellowship of the Ring
- The Lord of the Rings, Book 1
- Narrated by: Andy Serkis
- Series: The Lord of the Rings, Book 1
- Length: 22 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Classics
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The Two Towers
- The Lord of the Rings, Book 2
- By: J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrated by: Andy Serkis
- Length: 20 hrs and 47 mins
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The company of the Ring is torn asunder. Frodo and Sam continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin - alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go. This continues the classic tale begun in The Fellowship of the Ring, which reaches its awesome climax in The Return of the King.
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Liked the movie. Loved the book
- By Anonymous User on 05-08-2022
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The Return of the King
- The Lord of the Rings, Book 3
- By: J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrated by: Andy Serkis
- Length: 21 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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The armies of the Dark Lord are massing as his evil shadow spreads even wider. Men, Dwarves, Elves and Ents unite forces to battle against the Dark. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam struggle further into Mordor in their heroic quest to destroy the One Ring. The devastating conclusion of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale of adventure, begun in The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers.
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Outstanding!
- By Anonymous User on 15-10-2021
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The Hobbit
- By: J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrated by: Andy Serkis
- Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of 13 dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on a journey ‘there and back again’. They have a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon....
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A masterpiece!
- By Amazon Customer on 05-09-2020
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The Silmarillion
- By: J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrated by: Martin Shaw
- Length: 14 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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The complete unabridged audiobook of J.R.R Tolkien's The Silmarillion. The Silmarillion is an account of the Elder Days, of the First Age of Tolkien’s world. It is the ancient drama to which the characters in The Lord of the Rings look back, and in whose events some of them such as Elrond and Galadriel took part.
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The Silmarillion - reader Martin Shaw
- By dave on 15-06-2019
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Dramatised)
- By: J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrated by: Ian Holm, Michael Hordern, Robert Stephens, and others
- Length: 4 hrs and 35 mins
- Original Recording
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Part One, The Fellowship of the Ring, introduces us to Frodo Baggins. With his uncle Bilbo having mysteriously disappeared, Frodo finds himself in possession of a simple gold ring that has great and evil power. It is the Ruling Ring, taken long ago from the Dark Lord, Sauron, who now seeks to possess it again. Frodo must do everything he can to prevent this, and with the help of Gandalf the wizard and a band of loyal companions he begins a perilous journey across Middle-earth.
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It isn't lord of the rings
- By Amazon Customer on 09-10-2017
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The Children of Hurin
- By: J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrated by: Christopher Lee
- Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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There are tales of Middle-earth from times long before The Lord of the Rings. The story told in this book is set in the great country that lay beyond the Grey Havens in the West: lands where Treebeard once walked, but which were drowned in the great cataclysm that ended the First Age of the World.
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A valuable experience
- By Connor on 07-08-2017
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The Two Towers
- The Lord of the Rings, Book 2
- By: J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrated by: Andy Serkis
- Length: 20 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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The company of the Ring is torn asunder. Frodo and Sam continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin - alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go. This continues the classic tale begun in The Fellowship of the Ring, which reaches its awesome climax in The Return of the King.
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Liked the movie. Loved the book
- By Anonymous User on 05-08-2022
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The Return of the King
- The Lord of the Rings, Book 3
- By: J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrated by: Andy Serkis
- Length: 21 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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The armies of the Dark Lord are massing as his evil shadow spreads even wider. Men, Dwarves, Elves and Ents unite forces to battle against the Dark. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam struggle further into Mordor in their heroic quest to destroy the One Ring. The devastating conclusion of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale of adventure, begun in The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers.
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Outstanding!
- By Anonymous User on 15-10-2021
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The Hobbit
- By: J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrated by: Andy Serkis
- Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of 13 dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on a journey ‘there and back again’. They have a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon....
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A masterpiece!
- By Amazon Customer on 05-09-2020
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The Silmarillion
- By: J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrated by: Martin Shaw
- Length: 14 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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The complete unabridged audiobook of J.R.R Tolkien's The Silmarillion. The Silmarillion is an account of the Elder Days, of the First Age of Tolkien’s world. It is the ancient drama to which the characters in The Lord of the Rings look back, and in whose events some of them such as Elrond and Galadriel took part.
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The Silmarillion - reader Martin Shaw
- By dave on 15-06-2019
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Dramatised)
- By: J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrated by: Ian Holm, Michael Hordern, Robert Stephens, and others
- Length: 4 hrs and 35 mins
- Original Recording
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Part One, The Fellowship of the Ring, introduces us to Frodo Baggins. With his uncle Bilbo having mysteriously disappeared, Frodo finds himself in possession of a simple gold ring that has great and evil power. It is the Ruling Ring, taken long ago from the Dark Lord, Sauron, who now seeks to possess it again. Frodo must do everything he can to prevent this, and with the help of Gandalf the wizard and a band of loyal companions he begins a perilous journey across Middle-earth.
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It isn't lord of the rings
- By Amazon Customer on 09-10-2017
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The Children of Hurin
- By: J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrated by: Christopher Lee
- Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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There are tales of Middle-earth from times long before The Lord of the Rings. The story told in this book is set in the great country that lay beyond the Grey Havens in the West: lands where Treebeard once walked, but which were drowned in the great cataclysm that ended the First Age of the World.
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A valuable experience
- By Connor on 07-08-2017
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Book 7
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 24 hrs
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As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid's motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are not far behind. The protective charm that has kept Harry safe until now is broken, but he cannot keep hiding. The Dark Lord is breathing fear into everything Harry loves and to stop him Harry will have to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes. The final battle must begin - Harry must stand and face his enemy....
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Thank you Stephen Fry
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Dune
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- Narrated by: Scott Brick, Orlagh Cassidy, Euan Morton, and others
- Length: 21 hrs and 2 mins
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Here is the novel that will be forever considered a triumph of the imagination. Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, who would become the mysterious man known as Maud'dib. He would avenge the traitorous plot against his noble family and would bring to fruition humankind's most ancient and unattainable dream.
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Poor performance of an exceptional book
- By Ben Scott on 22-07-2015
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Book 1
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
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Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!
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Stephen Fry was brilliant
- By John on 19-09-2016
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One Thursday lunchtime the Earth gets unexpectedly demolished to make way for a new hyperspace bypass. For Arthur Dent, who has only just had his house demolished that morning, this seems already to be more than he can cope with.
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Not the original book, story changed quite a lot.
- By Damian M. on 06-05-2020
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A Game of Thrones
- Book 1 of A Song of Ice and Fire
- By: George R.R. Martin
- Narrated by: Roy Dotrice
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Summers span decades. Winter can last a lifetime. And the struggle for the Iron Throne has begun. As Warden of the north, Lord Eddard Stark counts it a curse when King Robert bestows on him the office of the Hand. His honour weighs him down at court where a true man does what he will, not what he must...and a dead enemy is a thing of beauty. The old gods have no power in the south, Stark’s family is split and there is treachery at court. Worse, the vengeance-mad heir of the deposed Dragon King has grown to maturity in exile in the Free Cities. He claims the Iron Throne.
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Narrator ruins a brilliant story
- By Jacquie Jackman on 20-01-2019
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The Sandman
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- Narrated by: Riz Ahmed, Kat Dennings, Taron Egerton, and others
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When The Sandman, also known as Lord Morpheus - the immortal king of dreams, stories and the imagination - is pulled from his realm and imprisoned on Earth by a nefarious cult, he languishes for decades before finally escaping. Once free, he must retrieve the three “tools” that will restore his power and help him to rebuild his dominion, which has deteriorated in his absence.
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incredible
- By Anonymous User on 17-07-2020
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- Narrated by: Neil Gaiman
- Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins
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The great Norse myths are woven into the fabric of our storytelling - from Tolkien, Alan Garner and Rosemary Sutcliff to Game of Thrones and Marvel Comics. They are also an inspiration for Neil Gaiman's own award-bedecked, best-selling fiction. Now he reaches back through time to the original source stories in a thrilling and vivid rendition of the great Norse tales.
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Great book! Fantastic narration
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Mythos
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The Greek myths are amongst the greatest stories ever told, passed down through millennia and inspiring writers and artists as varied as Shakespeare, Michelangelo, James Joyce and Walt Disney. They are embedded deeply in the traditions, tales and cultural DNA of the West. You'll fall in love with Zeus, marvel at the birth of Athena, wince at Cronus and Gaia's revenge on Ouranos, weep with King Midas and hunt with the beautiful and ferocious Artemis.
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Awesome
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Book 6
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- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
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When Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive one summer night to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand is blackened and shrivelled, but he does not reveal why. Secrets and suspicion are spreading through the wizarding world, and Hogwarts itself is not safe. Harry is convinced that Malfoy bears the Dark Mark: there is a Death Eater amongst them. Harry will need powerful magic and true friends as he explores Voldemort's darkest secrets, and Dumbledore prepares him to face his destiny....
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Stephen Fry is a master! Again!
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Unfinished Tales
- By: J. R. R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien - editor
- Narrated by: Timothy West, Samuel West
- Length: 21 hrs and 53 mins
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Unfinished Tales is a collection of narratives ranging in time from the Elder Days of Middle-earth to the end of the War of the Ring and provides those who have read The Lord of the Rings with a whole collection of background and new stories from the 20th century’s most acclaimed popular author.
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Many Stories of Middle Earth
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (Dramatised)
- By: J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrated by: Ian Holm, Michael Hordern, Robert Stephens, and others
- Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins
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The second instalment of Tolkien's epic tale, adapted from the original BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation. Having fled the Shire in their escape from Sauron's Dark Riders, Frodo and the Fellowship of the Ring have journeyed to Rivendell and beyond
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Classic dramatisation marred by an update to match the film
- By Gudiya on 26-09-2016
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Dune Messiah
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- Narrated by: Scott Brick, Katherine Kellgren, Euan Morton, and others
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The second Dune installment explores new developments on the planet Arrakis, with its intricate social order and strange, threatening environment. Dune Messiah picks up the story of the man known as Muad'Dib, heir to a power unimaginable, bringing to fruition an ambition of unparalleled scale: the centuries-old scheme to create a superbeing who reigns not in the heavens but among men. But the question is: DO all paths of glory lead to the grave?
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Better than the first Dune book
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Publisher's Summary
This brand-new unabridged audiobook of The Fellowship of the Ring, the first part of J. R. R. Tolkien’s epic adventure, The Lord of the Rings, is read by the BAFTA award-winning actor, director and author Andy Serkis.
In a sleepy village in the Shire, a young hobbit is entrusted with an immense task. He must make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ruling Ring of Power - the only thing that prevents the Dark Lord Sauron’s evil dominion.
Thus begins J. R. R. Tolkien’s classic tale of adventure, which continues in The Two Towers and The Return of the King.
Critic Reviews
"The English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and those who are going to read them." (Sunday Times)
"A story magnificently told, with every kind of colour and movement and greatness." (New Statesman)
"Here are beauties which pierce like swords or burn like cold iron." (C. S. Lewis)
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- Dane Kinnear
- 02-10-2021
Fantastic vocal performance
I think Tolkien goes without need of review. It's a body of works that everyone should try at least once in their life.
This reading by Andy Serkis is absolutely incredible and brings the book to life. Every character is unique and consistent and the pacing is perfect. 100% would recommend.
11 people found this helpful
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- Emily
- 12-10-2021
The Perfect Narrator
I don't think I need to give a review of the contents of this classic. What you should know is that Andy Serkis delivers a performance unparalleled, full of emotion, character and life. Worth a purchase, even if you have another version already in your library.
7 people found this helpful
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- 匿名
- 25-10-2021
Serkis is perfection
If you think Stephen Fry reading Harry Potter is good then you are going to LOVE Andy Serkis reading LOTR
6 people found this helpful
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- Richard Brookman
- 27-10-2021
I was amazed how much the movies cut out
It is so nice and wonderful to hear the full story of Lord of the Rings and the performance was very good as the voices that he did were simular to the voices from the characters in the movies. You will not be disappointed listening to this telling
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- 匿名
- 21-10-2021
Fantastic
I'd listened to the last version of the audio book and, while still good, it lacked character and depth and felt dated, especially after the movies.
This reading is phenomenal. That's all there is to it.
If you've never read the books before this is perfect, just be prepared for a lot of songs.
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- 匿名
- 23-09-2021
Amazing Work
Tolkien's work has shone through brightest with performance of the highest standard by the amazing Andy Serkis.
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- Paul Baker
- 25-10-2021
Andy Serkis nails it
The while thing was brilliant from start to finish. Character voices were distinct, with a remarkable likeness to their movie counterparts.
I can't wait for the next one
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- 匿名
- 25-10-2021
Outstanding
This was a phenomenal reading of a phenomenal book. highly recommend to anyone, wonderful!
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- 匿名
- 21-12-2021
Great
Andy tells a great story i am sure tolkien would definitely be proud of
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- 匿名
- 15-12-2021
Andy Serkis the Orator.
Fantastically done ✔ 🙌 Andy Serkis a true performer coming through strong in yet another field.
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- J
- 25-09-2021
Fantastic narration!
I am absolutely in love with Andy Serkis’s narration! I’ll be listening to it over and over again!
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- Anonymous User
- 30-09-2021
One audiobook to rule them all.
For those who come from watching the movies alone, a listen to the Fellowship of the Ring will be a fantastic new adventure of a story they might consider themselves to already be familiar with. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by additions to lore and world building, or even completely new characters and stories.
The classic book reading by Rob Inglis is one dear to my heart, and it was inevitable that Andy Serkis would be compared to him. But I feel like there is no one better to replace Rob as the new standard as some has called this.
Not being a fan of the poems and songs to begin with, I must admit that Andy Serkis has given each and every one a good thought resulting in all of them being overall less dull and sometimes even quite beautiful.
There was little to no doubt on his voice acting, and he proved in this book that he’s perfect for it. As he was perfect for the Hobbit reading.
I am sure that this modern and worthy take will become the new standard for LotR audio books for many to come from here on out.
And if you end up falling in love with the story, I throughly recommend Rob Inglis and his work for your second listening to these tales.
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- Tripp Fuller
- 29-09-2021
Amazing!!
Andy Serkis gave every LOTR fan a huge gift. This is more enjoyable than my high expectations imagined.
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- Johan N.
- 16-10-2021
Prepaid and waited
Struggling to finish, the performance will be rated high by some, and don't get me wrong, performing and narrating a story is something I will never be able to do. I have great respect for the people who do this but this one was not for me.
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- collerz
- 01-06-2022
Amazing
First the negative- For my personal taste there’s just too many songs. They add nothing for me, Serkis isn’t exactly the best singer either. When a song is coming I dread the next 3 or so minutes.
Positive- Love Serkis’ performance (minus the above) has some good voices for the characters and very nice to listen to.
Obviously lord of the rings is a legendary series and it’s a great story, it’s been years since I’ve read it (listened this time). I look forward to two towers.
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- Frode Haugsand
- 11-02-2022
Would prefer a better singer
Serkis is an excellent voice actor, but his singing ranges from tolerable to painful. And songs are an important part of LOTR: So I wish they'd hire a voice actor who was, at the very least, also a decent singer; or even have others to just do the singing.
Story wise, it's LOTR. Legion are those who have reviewed the story better than I ever could.
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- Jesper Hinge
- 18-01-2022
volume is a problem
Volume is at times so low its almost impossible to hear, at other times its resonably loud, so you have to turn it up and down all the time.
still very good though
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- Anonymous User
- 15-01-2022
Marvelous
It's too short a book! I want more and more! Best of all Tolkien
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- Saud O.
- 29-09-2021
Outstanding
Simply put amazing, great performance leaving you on the edge of your seat. Enjoyed every moment. Starting the next book immediately
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- Frikkie Oppel
- 23-09-2021
Awesome performance!
Andy Serkis breathes life into this great story! Telling it like no other has before! He has a great understanding and I think love for the Tolkien stories that comes through in this magnificent performance!
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- Anonymous User
- 17-09-2021
Poor
Andy Serkis reads it in exactly the same way that he reads The Hobbit - like it is a children’s book, overly-expressive - which simply does not suit the tone or feel of The Lord of the Rings.
Certain voices are simply terrible (e.g. Gandalf) and his accents are wildly inconsistent and poor (e.g. Farmer Maggot - Andy Serkis can’t decide, often within the same sentence, whether he is ‘ooo-arrr’ or cockney).
His rendition of the various songs throughout the book are also frankly embarrassingly bad - no musical ability whatsoever, which ruins sadly them.
I should also add, his Gollum - which is clearly the only reason why he is doing this (and The Hobbit) audiobook - is actually, I think, absurdly overrated. He fundamentally misinterprets the character and basically infantilises him and, in some sense, makes him a comedic character. Serkis essentially robs Gollum of his depth and complexity and reduces him to a silly voice, a gimmick.
In short, I simply don’t think Andy Serkis actually understands The Lord of the Rings.
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- Graham Wyman
- 18-09-2021
Disappointed
I love Lord of the rings. I have read it, oh I don’t really know how many times.
After listening for about an hour or so I decided to stop.
Rob Inglis’ narration is far superior in both LOTR and the Hobbit. As is Martin Shaw’s of the silmarillion.
I was left a little disappointed but Rob Inglis is very hard to beat
34 people found this helpful
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- JM Manington
- 17-09-2021
After the Hobbit..
After listening to Andy read the Hobbit, I was spoilt for any other version..Imagine the joy when I heard he was reading all x3 LoR’s…ecstatic..and he did not disappoint..I am savouring every chapter, and I will not be waiting for a credit to acquire the other two..well done and thank you to both Andy Serkis and audible.
I would say to the person who preferred Rob Inglis..we all have our likes and dislikes and we are entitled to them, but you obviously did not listen for long, you must have made a decision to not like it..as it is brilliant..
31 people found this helpful
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- si_Obi_1
- 16-09-2021
Serkis Magic!
I was over the moon to find out a while back that Andy Serkis would continue to narrate the Lord of the Rings trilogy after the splendid Audible of The Hobbit.
Now it’s here…
I’ve always loved the Rob Inglis versions but it’s so refreshing and exciting listening through The Fellowship right now.
Not to be missed, thank you Mr Serkis and Audible for this amazing versions - new listeners are going to love it!
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- Technomad
- 12-10-2021
Dreadful accents
When he's just reading, Andy Serkis' delivery and timbre is excellent. But… …the overall performance here is overwrought - it doesn't let the story speak for itself. And his character accents are atrocious - from the Mummersett stereotypes of much of the Hobbitry to - above all - the truly cringeworthy faux-Scots accent he gives Pippin. Certainly, as a Scot, this sounds exactly like a bad stand-up making bad Scots jokes, and it's probably going to be enough to stop me reaching the end. Very disappointed.
17 people found this helpful
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- Nicky
- 17-09-2021
Brilliant
Andy Serkis is fantastic here. He gives an authentic voice to every character. I think i'll find it difficult to go back to listening to the original audiobooks after hearing Andy's energy and enthusiasm. Thanks Andy.
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- Alexander Bond
- 03-10-2021
good effort
I was looking forward to this after having enjoyed the Rob inglis version many times.
I would say this is not as good, though not bad by any means.
Andy has a rather gruff cracked voice which is not the most pleasant to listen to, for my ears anyway, and doesn't suit a lot of the characters.
Also some rather odd choices of accents on characters, which he seems to have taken directly from the movies, like giving Pippin a Scottish accent.
Why would Pippin and Gimli have the same regional accent?
I also noticed many spots of poor acting or slipping and confused accents.
His Tom Bombadil was just irritating.
I also never liked his Gollum much, it's like a comedic chariciture.
It seems like it was a bit rushed overall.
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- Emil Veselinov Milanov
- 28-09-2021
One audiobook to rule them all
An absolutely stunning and sublime performance by the wonderful Mr. Andy Serkis and yet another great reason to return to Middle Earth again this Fall. There is no other fantasy author quite like Tolkien and here his world is brought to life in breathtaking detail.
As always, the road goes ever on and on. We truly have been blessed.
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- david williams
- 27-10-2021
very good book
Very good book well read by Andy Perkins and well directed and produced I did not want stop listenig
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- MTGDUB
- 27-09-2021
Masterful performance
Andy Serkis nails it. Strong individual character performances and a somber yet expressive narrator voice. The story is the story, if you want to know about The Lord of the Rings you can find that elsewhere!
One point of personal taste - he sings the songs. I would have preferred then spoken or chanted; but that’s what the 30 second skip button is for!
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