- FanFiAddict
It’s Andy Serkis, so of course the narration is top notch. As for the writing, Tolkien, while having some of the most poetic and gorgeous prose, tends to vacation in the details instead of holidaying in them. Oft times, sections were a bit long winded and I found myself drifting. All in all, from a book standpoint, The Hobbit is still my favorite out of the two. Onward to The Two Towers!
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- Adrienne M.
Andy Serkis was the perfect narrator for this story! So glad he is the one to bring me into the book of the movie series I love so much.
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- Becca M.
It’s obviously the best. Everything. All of it. Of course.
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Great Narrator, loved hearing the differences between the original book and the movie
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- Steven
Andy Serkis is fantastic. I wish I could do all the voices he does and keep them straight.
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- Taurias S.
The Andy Serkis reading was absolutely fantastic, a pure joy to listen to.
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I quite enjoy all the characters being distinct in their voices, as well as listening to Andy Serkis sing the songs. Thoroughly enjoyed.
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- Aaron Linden
Andy Serkis is the best choice for reading these master pieces for TLOTR! The movies are awesome, the books are very good also!
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Publisher Description
This brand-new unabridged audio book 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.
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
‘Masterpiece? Oh yes, I’ve no doubt about that.’ Evening Standard
‘Among the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the twentieth century.’ Sunday Telegraph
‘Here are beauties which pierce like swords or burn like cold iron.’ C.S. Lewis
About the author
J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion and The Children of Hurin, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 50 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.
Customer Reviews
Amazing
Just simply amazing. Could not recommend enough. Definitely worth the money. Just finished the two towers and bought the return of the king straight after.
Perfect
A superb narrator, captures all of the drama. Highly recommended