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The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings (Related to this series)
- Author
- J.R.R. Tolkein
- Narrator
- Andy Serkis
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 16 September 2021
- Run Time
- 22 hours 38 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Epic fantasy / high fantasy, Myths and Legends / Mythic fiction, Classic fiction: literary and general, Dark fantasy, Adventure / action fiction, Speculative fiction, Narrative theme: journeys and voyages, Narrative theme: coming of age
- Rating
- 5.0 (12 reviews)
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What to expect
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.
Critics Review
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‘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
User Reviews
Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
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5.0 5.0
I need not talk about the book, we all know it's a masterpiece. The narration is outstanding! Andy Serkis manages to give a unique voice and accent to so many of the characters, and he clearly pays hommage to this colleagues from the movies.
petralistens 2025-05-21 -
5.0 5.0
Good narration although I would have preferred the songs to be just read like poems rather than sung… Andy Serkis does a great jobs at doing the various voices and the reading is very “acted” which is great. But I almost stopped listening during the Tom Bombadil chapters!
GaelleK 2025-01-13 -
5.0 5.0
Couldn't have a better narrator than Serkis!
leutwilermari 2024-10-22 -
5.0 5.0
Brilliant narration, Andy Serkis is really excellent and the characters sprang to life. Highly recommend this recording.
kimbishop 2023-04-14
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5.0 5.0
Was very excited to listen to an old favourite narrated by Andy Serkis and this did not disappoint! Whether you're new to the trilogy or a die hard fan, you should give this version a listen. Serkis' narration is brilliant and he even sings the songs! Thoroughly enjoyed listening while driving cross country.
megchaplin 2022-09-22
Details
- Author
- J.R.R. Tolkein
- Narrator
- Andy Serkis
- Duration
- 22 hours 38 minutes
- Release Date
- 16 September 2021
- ISBN
- 9780008487270
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Epic fantasy / high fantasy, Myths and Legends / Mythic fiction, Classic fiction: literary and general, Dark fantasy, Adventure / action fiction, Speculative fiction, Narrative theme: journeys and voyages, Narrative theme: coming of age
- Rating
- 5.0(12 reviews)
- Narration
- 5.0(12 reviews)
Synopsis
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.
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