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The Fellowship of the Ring
- Book One in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
- Narrateur(s): Rob Inglis
- Série: The Lord of the Rings, Livre 1
- Durée: 19 h et 7 min
- Catégories: Littérature et fiction, Classiques
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The Two Towers
- Book Two in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy
- Auteur(s): J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrateur(s): Rob Inglis
- Durée: 16 h et 40 min
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The Two Towers is the second volume of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic saga, The Lord of the Rings. The Fellowship has been forced to split up. Frodo and Sam must continue alone towards Mount Doom, where the One Ring must be destroyed. Meanwhile, at Helm’s Deep and Isengard, the first great battles of the War of the Ring take shape. In this splendid, unabridged audio production of Tolkien’s great work, all the inhabitants of a magical universe - hobbits, elves, and wizards - spring to life. Rob Inglis’ narration has been praised as a masterpiece of audio.
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EXCELLENT!!!
- Écrit par Utilisateur anonyme le 2020-10-22
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The Return of the King
- Book Three in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy
- Auteur(s): J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrateur(s): Rob Inglis
- Durée: 18 h et 19 min
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The Return of the King is the towering climax to J. R. R. Tolkien’s trilogy that tells the saga of the hobbits of Middle-earth and the great War of the Rings. In this concluding volume, Frodo and Sam make a terrible journey to the heart of the Land of the Shadow in a final reckoning with the power of Sauron. In addition to narrating the prose passages, Rob Inglis sings the trilogy’s songs and poems a capella, using melodies composed by Inglis and Claudia Howard, the Recorded Books studio director.
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Absolutely amazing! Loved it!
- Écrit par Marconius le 2020-01-16
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The Silmarillion
- Auteur(s): J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrateur(s): Martin Shaw
- Durée: 14 h et 49 min
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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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Pronunciation Issues Aside, a Brilliant Rendering
- Écrit par Utilisateur anonyme le 2019-02-15
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The Hobbit
- Auteur(s): J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrateur(s): Rob Inglis
- Durée: 11 h et 5 min
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Like every other hobbit, Bilbo Baggins likes nothing better than a quiet evening in his snug hole in the ground, dining on a sumptuous dinner in front of a fire. But when a wandering wizard captivates him with tales of the unknown, Bilbo becomes restless. Soon he joins the wizard’s band of homeless dwarves in search of giant spiders, savage wolves, and other dangers. Bilbo quickly tires of the quest for adventure and longs for the security of his familiar home. But before he can return to his life of comfort, he must face the greatest threat of all.
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Always one of my favourites
- Écrit par Sarah le 2019-04-30
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Dramatised)
- Auteur(s): J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrateur(s): Ian Holm, Michael Hordern, Robert Stephens
- Durée: 4 h et 35 min
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A BBC radio full-cast dramatisation of the first book in JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. Brian Sibley's famous 1981 adaptation, starring Ian Holm and Michael Hordern, has been divided into three corresponding parts, with newly recorded beginning and end narration by Ian Holm.
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This is NOT a reading of the book.
- Écrit par Flippy le 2019-12-30
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (Dramatised)
- Auteur(s): J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrateur(s): Ian Holm, Michael Hordern, Robert Stephens
- Durée: 4 h et 29 min
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A BBC radio full-cast dramatisation of the second book in JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. Brian Sibley's famous 1981 adaptation, starring Ian Holm and Michael Hordern, has been divided into three corresponding parts, with newly recorded beginning and end narration by Ian Holm.
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The Two Towers
- Book Two in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy
- Auteur(s): J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrateur(s): Rob Inglis
- Durée: 16 h et 40 min
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The Two Towers is the second volume of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic saga, The Lord of the Rings. The Fellowship has been forced to split up. Frodo and Sam must continue alone towards Mount Doom, where the One Ring must be destroyed. Meanwhile, at Helm’s Deep and Isengard, the first great battles of the War of the Ring take shape. In this splendid, unabridged audio production of Tolkien’s great work, all the inhabitants of a magical universe - hobbits, elves, and wizards - spring to life. Rob Inglis’ narration has been praised as a masterpiece of audio.
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EXCELLENT!!!
- Écrit par Utilisateur anonyme le 2020-10-22
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The Return of the King
- Book Three in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy
- Auteur(s): J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrateur(s): Rob Inglis
- Durée: 18 h et 19 min
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The Return of the King is the towering climax to J. R. R. Tolkien’s trilogy that tells the saga of the hobbits of Middle-earth and the great War of the Rings. In this concluding volume, Frodo and Sam make a terrible journey to the heart of the Land of the Shadow in a final reckoning with the power of Sauron. In addition to narrating the prose passages, Rob Inglis sings the trilogy’s songs and poems a capella, using melodies composed by Inglis and Claudia Howard, the Recorded Books studio director.
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Absolutely amazing! Loved it!
- Écrit par Marconius le 2020-01-16
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The Silmarillion
- Auteur(s): J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrateur(s): Martin Shaw
- Durée: 14 h et 49 min
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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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Pronunciation Issues Aside, a Brilliant Rendering
- Écrit par Utilisateur anonyme le 2019-02-15
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The Hobbit
- Auteur(s): J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrateur(s): Rob Inglis
- Durée: 11 h et 5 min
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Like every other hobbit, Bilbo Baggins likes nothing better than a quiet evening in his snug hole in the ground, dining on a sumptuous dinner in front of a fire. But when a wandering wizard captivates him with tales of the unknown, Bilbo becomes restless. Soon he joins the wizard’s band of homeless dwarves in search of giant spiders, savage wolves, and other dangers. Bilbo quickly tires of the quest for adventure and longs for the security of his familiar home. But before he can return to his life of comfort, he must face the greatest threat of all.
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Always one of my favourites
- Écrit par Sarah le 2019-04-30
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Dramatised)
- Auteur(s): J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrateur(s): Ian Holm, Michael Hordern, Robert Stephens
- Durée: 4 h et 35 min
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A BBC radio full-cast dramatisation of the first book in JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. Brian Sibley's famous 1981 adaptation, starring Ian Holm and Michael Hordern, has been divided into three corresponding parts, with newly recorded beginning and end narration by Ian Holm.
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This is NOT a reading of the book.
- Écrit par Flippy le 2019-12-30
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (Dramatised)
- Auteur(s): J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrateur(s): Ian Holm, Michael Hordern, Robert Stephens
- Durée: 4 h et 29 min
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A BBC radio full-cast dramatisation of the second book in JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. Brian Sibley's famous 1981 adaptation, starring Ian Holm and Michael Hordern, has been divided into three corresponding parts, with newly recorded beginning and end narration by Ian Holm.
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Book 7
- Auteur(s): J.K. Rowling
- Narrateur(s): Jim Dale
- Durée: 21 h et 37 min
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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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Excellent listen
- Écrit par Mister Tee le 2018-07-09
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The Chronicles of Narnia Adult Box Set
- Auteur(s): C. S. Lewis
- Narrateur(s): Kenneth Branagh, Alex Jennings, Michael York, Autres
- Durée: 33 h et 45 min
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For over 60 years, readers of all ages have been enchanted by the magical realms, the epic battles between good and evil, and the unforgettable creatures of Narnia. This box set includes all seven titles in The Chronicles of Narnia - The Magician's Nephew; The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe; The Horse and His Boy; Prince Caspian; The Voyage of the Dawn Treader; The Silver Chair; and The Last Battle.
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Great Story
- Écrit par SarabeeMe le 2020-02-05
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Dune
- Auteur(s): Frank Herbert
- Narrateur(s): Scott Brick, Orlagh Cassidy, Euan Morton, Autres
- Durée: 21 h et 2 min
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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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Great story... but inconsistent voices?
- Écrit par KT_TO le 2018-01-11
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Sherlock Holmes: The Definitive Collection
- Auteur(s): Arthur Conan Doyle, Stephen Fry - introductions
- Narrateur(s): Stephen Fry
- Durée: 71 h et 57 min
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Ever since he made his first appearance in A Study In Scarlet, Sherlock Holmes has enthralled and delighted millions of fans throughout the world. Now Audible is proud to present Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes: The Definitive Collection, read by Stephen Fry. A lifelong fan of Doyle's detective fiction, Fry has narrated the complete works of Sherlock Holmes - four novels and five collections of short stories.
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An Elementary Purchase
- Écrit par Gentleman Gamer le 2017-09-21
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The Lord Of The Rings: The Return of the King (Dramatised)
- Auteur(s): J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrateur(s): Ian Holm, Michael Hordern, Robert Stephens
- Durée: 3 h et 10 min
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A BBC radio full-cast dramatisation of the third book in JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. Brian Sibley's famous 1981 adaptation, starring Ian Holm and Michael Hordern, has been divided into three corresponding parts, with newly recorded beginning and end narration by Ian Holm.
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Excellent
- Écrit par Christopher Barber le 2021-01-19
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Book 1
- Auteur(s): J.K. Rowling
- Narrateur(s): Jim Dale
- Durée: 8 h et 18 min
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Orphaned as an infant, young Harry Potter has been living a less-than-fortunate life. Belittled by his pompous uncle and sniveling aunt (not to mention his absolute terror of a cousin, Dudley), Harry has resigned himself to a mediocre existence in the cupboard under the stairs. But then the letters start dropping on the doormat at Number Four, Privet Drive....
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Brilliant, as expected!
- Écrit par MajorBoothroyd le 2018-01-04
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The Children of Hurin
- Auteur(s): J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrateur(s): Christopher Lee
- Durée: 7 h et 51 min
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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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Poorly organized
- Écrit par MistahMojoRyan le 2018-08-17
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Book 6
- Auteur(s): J.K. Rowling
- Narrateur(s): Jim Dale
- Durée: 18 h et 32 min
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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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- Écrit par Kaitlyn le 2020-04-15
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Book 3
- Auteur(s): J.K. Rowling
- Narrateur(s): Jim Dale
- Durée: 11 h et 49 min
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When the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and screeches to a halt in front of him, it's the start of another far-from-ordinary year at Hogwarts for Harry Potter. Sirius Black, escaped mass-murderer and follower of Lord Voldemort, is on the run - and they say he is coming after Harry. In his first ever Divination class, Professor Trelawney sees an omen of death in Harry's tea leaves.... But perhaps most terrifying of all are the Dementors patrolling the school grounds, with their soul-sucking kiss....
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I've listened to them all
- Écrit par Dekoda Way le 2020-07-29
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Book 2
- Auteur(s): J.K. Rowling
- Narrateur(s): Jim Dale
- Durée: 9 h et 3 min
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Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car! Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, Harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors - and then the attacks start.
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if you play it at 50% it sounds like he is drunk.
- Écrit par Brian bacon le 2018-05-13
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Book 4
- Auteur(s): J.K. Rowling
- Narrateur(s): Jim Dale
- Durée: 20 h et 37 min
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The Triwizard Tournament is to be held at Hogwarts. Only wizards who are over seventeen are allowed to enter - but that doesn't stop Harry dreaming that he will win the competition. Then at Hallowe'en, when the Goblet of Fire makes its selection, Harry is amazed to find his name is one of those that the magical cup picks out. He will face death-defying tasks, dragons, and dark wizards, but with the help of his best friends, Ron and Hermione, he might just make it through - alive!
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Hermione
- Écrit par Utilisateur anonyme le 2019-02-11
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A Game of Thrones
- A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1
- Auteur(s): George R. R. Martin
- Narrateur(s): Roy Dotrice
- Durée: 33 h et 46 min
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Winter is coming. Such is the stern motto of House Stark, the northernmost of the fiefdoms that owe allegiance to King Robert Baratheon in far-off King's Landing. There Eddard Stark of Winterfell rules in Robert's name. Far to the north, behind the towering Wall, lie savage Wildings and worse - unnatural things relegated to myth during the centuries-long summer, but proving all too real and all too deadly in the turning of the season. Yet a more immediate threat lurks to the south, where Jon Arryn, the Hand of the King, has died under mysterious circumstances....
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better then the show
- Écrit par Jared Miller le 2019-04-17
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Inspired by The Hobbit and begun in 1937, The Lord of the Rings is a trilogy that J.R.R. Tolkien created to provide "the necessary background of history for Elvish tongues". From these academic aspirations was born one of the most popular and imaginative works in English literature.
The Fellowship of the Ring, the first volume in the trilogy, tells of the fateful power of the One Ring. It begins a magnificent tale of adventure that will plunge the members of the Fellowship of the Ring into a perilous quest and set the stage for the ultimate clash between the powers of good and evil.
In this splendid, unabridged audio production of Tolkien's great work, all the inhabitants of a magical universe – hobbits, elves, and wizards – step colorfully into life. Rob Inglis' narration has been praised as a masterpiece of audio.
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- Mike
- 2019-01-02
Nightshift
I listened to this one on night shift. I couldn't wait to get to work! My boss thought I had been kicked out or something because I was at work early every night ready to listen!
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- Connor
- 2017-10-31
unreal!
This is the first time that ive partaken in this novel. never saw the movie or read the book. This audiobook is beyond well-narrated. The way it was narrated was perfect in terms of tones and intensity when it came to those parts. The story itself is legendary and its a shame that I waited this long to finally listen to a nearly century old book. I will be buying the following two books. I would highly recommend getting this version. I had no idea that this was unabridged until after i listened to it. It doesnt need any fluff. The author is extremely descriptive making it easy to follow and he paints a very vivid picture with each scene. There is no need to dramatize a book that is nearly perfect.
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- DC
- 2020-05-10
Rob Inglis is a God among narrators
I've been a fan of LOTR since I first watched the movies. This is my first time listening to the book and I really wish I had done it sooner! I missed out on so much content! Lol
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- Andrew Korsovetski
- 2018-11-17
Legendary
The Lord of the Rings is a legendary tale of high fantasy and adventure. Tolkien’s opus has been well regarded by many, and it has stood the test of time as an innovative work of fiction as the blueprint for the modern medieval fantasy story.
But more than that the book is filled with engaging characters and stunning detailed descriptions. The world is so vividly rich with detail that it’s recommended to also read its sister tome The Silmarillion to fully grasp it.
But more than that what made it so memorable was how well Tolkien captured its central characters. Each of the main characters changes over the course of their adventure. By the time you reach the end of the story you distinctly feel how well each character’s arc comes to a close. When the book reaches its epilogue I was genuinely very sad as I was so invested in the story. If that isn’t the mark of a great writer I don’t know what is.
Overall you owe it to yourself to read The Lord of the RIngs. Reading the book will make you dislike the Peter Jackson film trilogy due to all of the things he left out. It also helps Robert Inglis’s narration has stood the test of time. He gives very good voices to all of the characters from Frodo to Gandalf and even a stunning portrayal of Gollum. After this book every other fantasy story feels amateurish in comparison.
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- Angus Mackay
- 2018-09-19
One narrator to rule them all
Rob Inglis is the Gandalf of narrators. A wizard of words. Tolkien's masterpiece has never been better interpreted than by the genius of Rob Inglis. Think this is a long listen ? Think again. It simply flew by. In fact too fast, and was over all too soon, when all I wanted was to stay in Middle Earth with Mr. Inglis for a guide and mentor. Incredible. #Audible1.
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- Patrick
- 2021-03-27
movie is better
The movie is much better. this version is a wee bit upity dupatti for me, if I do say so myself. I shan't read number two or three for I shall of course just watch the movies and hum myself a tune
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- jennnnnnn
- 2020-12-09
Eh.
I honestly forgot just how many songs are there in this book. This is probably why I always skipped rereading The Fellowship and just jumped straight into Two Towers.
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- Justin Cousins
- 2018-01-08
Excellent Read
Really great read, highly recommend this audiobook. Narration from Rob Inglis was very well done, kept me hooked from the prologue to the conclusion.
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- Doug Gunn
- 2021-04-14
performance 10 stars
Mr. Inglis a master story teller and performer. Truly gifted. Character voices and singing of songs makes one feel you are inside the book. Fantastic!
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- Tyler Walters
- 2021-03-31
Awesome
It’s the Lord Of The Rings what else needs to be said, great book and amazing narration
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- James W.
- 2018-10-31
Audiobook version better than I had hoped
I have read and re-read the LoTR books many times, and this was my first time listening to them as an audiobook. I was prepared to be disappointed but was instead very pleasantly surprised. It seemed to me that the plot moved much faster when listening to the books than when I read them. In any case, these are among my very favorite, if not my favorite, books ever. The story is great, but there is so much more to these books than just a great story. There is a tremendous amount of wisdom that infuses these books. If you’ve read these books, you know what I mean. If you haven’t, you really must read them. Before I finish, I will say that the narrator is excellent. He infuses the different characters with personality and full credit to how he handles all the songs. I found that listening at 1.25x speed was just right.
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- Mr. A
- 2017-11-13
Masterclass in Tolkien
Inglis ‘s reading of the fellowship of the ring and the rest of the lord of the rings is classic. Do yourself a favor and don’t miss it!
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- L. N.
- 2012-10-10
At last - The Definitive Recording!
There are a number of Lord of the Rings recordings out there, including a superb dramatization by the BBC. But there is only ONE set of unabridged recordings of the trilogy -- from Recorded Books and read by Rob Inglis. For many years, I've treasured the set of these recordings I have on compact disc. But never before now have I been able to find them for audio download -- until now!!! Words cannot express how thrilled I am to listen to the Lord of the Rings on my iPod (and on my Kindle too!) Audible members who have never yet heard the saga read in its entirety, you are in for a very special treat indeed! In a whole new way will you enjoy the story you've read years ago and have seen transformed into the motion pictures. It'll be almost as if you're experiencing the story for the very first time.
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- Orson
- 2012-11-05
Greatest Book, with the finest reading
What made the experience of listening to The Fellowship of the Ring the most enjoyable?
The audiobook doesn't let you skip or skim the songs (or the whole Tom Bombadil section); the result is that you experience the book as Tolkien intended it.
What does Rob Inglis bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Rob Inglis's reading is superb on general principles - he distinguishes characters well and interprets them beautifully. But the best surprise is the authenticity and quality of his rendering of Tolkien's many songs. Heroic when that's appropriate; funny or moving or spiritual by turns, this is an effect you can't produce for yourself in a silent reading. (And Tolkien heard and authorized some of Inglis's tunes.)
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- Dubi
- 2014-10-25
One Ring to Rule Them All...
The last time I "read" The Fellowship of the Ring, I read it out loud to my daughter at bed time. Took several months, reading a handful of pages each night. That was about a dozen years ago. Prior to that, I read the entire trilogy about a dozen times, but that was back in my youth in the 60s and 70s, when I re-read it every summer (yeah, yeah, go ahead and mock me, I'd do the same). So no surprise that I jumped at listening to the audiobook when I got the chance.
So who are you and what can I tell you about Tolkien's classic fantasy trilogy? Chances are, you already know all about The Lord of the Rings, in which case there's not much I can add other than critique the narration (see below). If you've never heard of LOTR, you've either been living under a rock for the past half century, or you're too young to read, in which case, all I can say is, READ IT (as soon as you can get out from under your rock, or when you're old enough to read big boy books).
Perhaps you've seen the movie trilogy and are wondering whether it's worth your time to read (listen to) the books, no small consideration given the total length of The Hobbit and LOTR tops 65 hours. I would strongly recommend that you at least read The Fellowship. I always loved it the best because it takes place at more of a, uh, I can't say human level because they're mostly not human, but you get more of a feel for individual characters and specific settings, the remaining books operating on a more epic scale.
And a lot of that character development and scene/mood setting occurs in passages (entire chapters, actually) left out of the movie. The film version of The Hobbit, a trilogy, contains far more material than the book (including some sections originally in The Fellowship). The movie versions of The Two Towers and The Return of the King may be structured in a different manner than the books, but the events are pretty much all there.
By contrast, there are substantial portions of The Fellowship completely omitted by the movie, including four consecutive chapters in Book 1 along with most of a fifth -- when the hobbits approach Buckland with the Black Riders in pursuit, meet Old Man Willow and Tom Bombadil in the Old Forest, and encounter the barrow-wight on the Barrow Downs. To keep the movie length manageable, it was determined that these adventures did not further the story of the ring. I don't disagree with the decision, despite my disappointment especially with the loss of the magical Tom Bombadil and his companion Goldberry.
Here then is your main reason to read The Fellowship if you've only seen the movie. There are also major scenes omitted from the fellowship's journey through Moria, Lothlorien, and down the Anduin from Book 2, as well as major passages of lore from The Council of Elrond and other similar discussions. And then there are the many Tolkien songs sung a capella by narrator Rob Inglis to tunes he and his producer wrote. Personally, I found the songs tedious and the recording (done a quarter century ago) crude by today's audiobook standards, so I took a star off Inglis's otherwise legendary recitation.
For Tolkien fans looking for a new way to enjoy his best work, or for others willing or desiring to see what the fuss is all about, this audiobook is a perfect way to follow the adventures of Frodo and his hobbit friends as they make their way across the Shire, through the Old Forest to Bree, on to the magical valley of Rivendell, into the mines of Moria and the enchanated woodland of Lothlorien, and down the Great River toward Gondor and Mordor, along the way meeting Tolkien's version of wizards, elves, dwarves, trolls, wraiths, wights, orcs, balrogs, wargs, and all sorts of men, strange, heroic, devious, and jolly.
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- Kindle Customer
- 2012-10-17
A Classic Done Right
This book marks the beginning of Frodo the Hobbit's quest to resolve the question of the Ring of Power which hangs over the fate of Middle Earth like a menacing cloud. I read this book over 40 years ago and it has headed up (together with the others in the trilogy) my list of books to be stranded on a desert island with ever since.
Although the fantasy genre predates The Lord of the Rings, it is no exaggeration to say that Tolkien's books inspired the tsunami of fantasy fiction which is with us even today. More than once, I have read some particularly dreadful specimen of the same and thought to myself that J.R.R. Tolkien has a lot to answer for (tongue-in-cheek) but his genius speaks for itself and is recognized today. When I was in college, stating that The Lord of the Rings was a great work of fiction elicited (from my English professors) stares of incomprehension from some and mild contempt from others. As Norman Cantor has remarked, however, it is the reading public that determines whether a work is great or not and by that standard The Lord of the Rings is now a classic.
Rob Inglis is able to do the series full justice. Not only is he a superb narrator, but he can sing which is important in a work with such an emphasis on songs and music (not always the case.. sometimes I've cringed in sympathetic embarrassment as a narrator, competent in other respects, attempted to sing or chant his/her way through a song with dismal results).
In short, you can't go wrong with this series, particularly if you like stories about quests or knightly adventures. There's very little in the way of boy-girl romance however and no sex so readers who like plenty of that in their fiction may want to look elsewhere.
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Perhaps my favorite narrator ever
Would you listen to The Fellowship of the Ring again? Why?
Yes, for sure. It was just a pleasure to listen to it. The narrator made it so captivating... Even though the book is of course from The Lord of The Rings series and wouldn't need further reasons to listen to.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Fellowship of the Ring?
Surprisingly the songs. I loved that the narrator managed to put into melody the songs on the book and actually sing them.
Which character – as performed by Rob Inglis – was your favorite?
Elrond. Perhaps because of the contrast with the Elrond from the movies. Rob's voice for this character was lighter and melodious.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
If I could, I would, but it's a bit too long for me to listen in one sitting :)
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- Warren V. A.
- 2019-04-25
May get Hate mail for this.
I love this trilogy. The books are amazing. The movies are amazing. This is what made me love the fantasy genre.
I may be in the minority however in saying that I can’t really stand the narrators voice. I know he has a ton of loyal fans, but his narration makes me drowsy and I lose interest. It was tough even finishing the book.
Sorry everyone.
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- Mike
- 2012-10-11
A PURE Classic!!!!
Would you consider the audio edition of The Fellowship of the Ring to be better than the print version?
This is the best! Rob Ingles is excellent. His performance is as if JRR Tolkien was reading it himself.
What did you like best about this story?
Enjoyed the entire story and narration.
Have you listened to any of Rob Inglis’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I have listened to The Hobbitt - also highly recommend,
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- Brad
- 2012-10-09
Finally. The Hobbit and LOTR Unabridged on Audible
Well, first, I would like to both thank Audible for finally making this available, and alternately curse them for doing so at a time when they're making so many other great books available (Gardens of the Moon, for one). Needless to say, all others will have to wait until I'm done listening to these.
Second, I have to admit that I've just started listening to it, but so far, I must say that I'm entirely impressed by Mr. Inglis' reading. Nice, clear voice, good differentiation of the different characters.
Third, like many others, I read "The Hobbit" and this trilogy as a pre-teenager about 30 years ago. I loved it. I honestly don't think you can consider yourself a fantasy fan if you haven't read these books. They are, simply put, amazing. I eagerly watched all the movies and was very impressed with those as well. Except for "The Hobbit", of course. Now, I finally have a chance to listen to them in audio, and unabridged!
Again, thank you Audible... now, if you could just get "Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn" by Tad Williams, I'd be even happier!
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