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The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings, Book 3

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The Return of the King

By: J. R. R. Tolkien
Narrated by: Andy Serkis
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This brand-new unabridged audio book of The Return of the King, the third and final 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.

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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Critic Reviews

"The story moves on with a tremendous narrative rush to its climax...extraordinary imaginative work, part saga, part allegory, and wholly exciting." (The Times)

"A triumphant close...a grand piece of work, grand in both conception and execution. An astonishing imaginative tour de force." (Sunday Telegraph)

"His astonishing inventiveness remains to the end and is continued in a series of appendices" (The Guardian)
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This is a fantastic book and it is read so well. Andy Serkis really makes this book so enjoyable to listen to.

Amazing

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Tolkien's masterpieces brought to life absolutely brilliantly! Serkis' narration is very easy to listen to. Every character he brings to life with unique voices for each of them, some very close to their movie counterparts. Gollum obviously is perfect and a real treat every chapter he's in.

Just when you think it's drawn to a close you discover the entire appendix has also been done to the same excellent quality! A bonus 3 hours of Middle Earth Lore!

This is my new favourite way to consume LOTR, nearly a 70 hour trip through Middle Earth

Tolkien's masterpiece, masterfully read by Serkis!

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Amazing audiobooks. Andy Serkis is a one man movie. his voice is amazing and brings the books to life like never before. treat yourself and listen to the Andy Serkis narrated Hobbit and Lord of the Rings books. absolutly incredible

starring Andy Serkis - absolutely incredible

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The performance was great, made me want to listen whenever I could. Obviously the story is brilliant and take you on a wonderful journey

Better than the movie

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Andy Serkis is fantastic! I was blown away with how well he was able to mimic the characters voices from the films, it felt like I could see everything vividly. Tolkien is the master of fantasy and this book is fantastic. Sam is my favourite hobbit, he deserves many, many hugs and thank you’s!

And epic finale for an epic series

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