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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Fellowship of the Ring

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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

By: J. R.R. Tolkien
Narrated by: Rob Inglis
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About this listen

Continuing the story begun in The Hobbit, this is the first part of Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings.

Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power – the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring – the ring that rules them all – which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins.

In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose.

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Critic Reviews

"An extraordinary book. It deals with a stupendous theme. It leads us through a succession of strange and astonishing episodes, some of them magnificent." ( The Observer)
"Among the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the twentieth century." ( Sunday Telegraph)
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good old classic fantasy.
amazing as always, definitely recommend for any reader. really loved it.

good old classic

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The narrator does a sterling job of conveying this epic story. I admit though, I usually jump forward thru the songs hahah :)

Nothing compares to this classic tale

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Good book, but man do the songs drag on. Still, happy to have finished a classic.

Good book

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Any fan of the books should be happy with Inglis’ reading. Recommended to me by a friend who shared my love of Tolkien and I’m so glad she did!

A true rendition

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Love this book. Read every year. Never disappoints. Great narrator whi enhances the story and characters.

A Favourite Read

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I didn't like the guy who reads. I don't think someone with an accent was a good choice.

not my favorite

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narrator was really really good he conveyed emotions and characters well great listening for all

awesome loved hearing it a great performance my 6y

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I was completly enthralled. Rob Inglis holds the narrative and builds it like a river winding its way down to the sea.

A great story, told by a great story teller.

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the voice and addiction is about as perfect as it could be if it wasn't Tolkien himself

amazing narration

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while I can imagine this book would have been quite dense to read particular with numberous long detailed songs, Rob Inglis brings the songs to life with joyous chanting!

Songs a plenty

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