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The Hobbit
- Narrateur(s): Rob Inglis
- Durée: 11 h et 5 min
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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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A truly epic tale, just not good as an audiobook
- Écrit par CullenJ le 2019-03-15
Auteur(s): J. R. R. Tolkien
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brilliant, as expected!
- Écrit par MajorBoothroyd le 2018-01-04
Auteur(s): J.K. Rowling
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1 out of 5 stars
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Overproduced
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The Children of Hurin
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- Narrateur(s): Christopher Lee
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1 out of 5 stars
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Poorly organized
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Unfinished Tales
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5 out of 5 stars
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- Narrateur(s): Martin Shaw
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3 out of 5 stars
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A truly epic tale, just not good as an audiobook
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The Chronicles of Narnia Complete Audio Collection
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- Narrateur(s): Kenneth Branagh, Alex Jennings, Michael York, Autres
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Great Story
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Book 1
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- Narrateur(s): Jim Dale
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Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brilliant, as expected!
- Écrit par MajorBoothroyd le 2018-01-04
Auteur(s): J.K. Rowling
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The Sandman
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- Narrateur(s): Riz Ahmed, Kat Dennings, Taron Egerton, Autres
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1 out of 5 stars
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Overproduced
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Auteur(s): Neil Gaiman, Autres
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The Children of Hurin
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- Narrateur(s): Christopher Lee
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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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1 out of 5 stars
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Poorly organized
- Écrit par MistahMojoRyan le 2018-08-17
Auteur(s): J. R. R. Tolkien
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Unfinished Tales
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- Narrateur(s): Timothy West, Samuel West
- Durée: 21 h et 53 min
- Version intégrale
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brilliant handling of complex material
- Écrit par Tihemme Gagnon le 2021-05-13
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
- A Harry Potter Hogwarts Library Book
- Auteur(s): J.K. Rowling, Newt Scamander
- Narrateur(s): Eddie Redmayne
- Durée: 1 h et 54 min
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An approved textbook at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry since its first publication, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is an indispensable guide to the magical beasts of the wizarding world. It showcases a menagerie of magical creatures, explained enchantingly by noted magizoologist, Newt Scamander, who you may remember from the film series of the same name.
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1 out of 5 stars
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shitty
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Auteur(s): J.K. Rowling, Autres
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Virgins
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- Auteur(s): Diana Gabaldon
- Narrateur(s): Allan Scott-Douglas
- Durée: 3 h et 3 min
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Mourning the death of his father and gravely injured at the hands of the English, Jamie Fraser finds himself running with a band of mercenaries in the French countryside, where he reconnects with his old friend, Ian Murray. Both are nursing wounds, both have good reason to stay out of Scotland, and both are still virgins despite several opportunities to remedy that deplorable situation with ladies of easy virtue.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful Book!!
- Écrit par Jayemonk le 2021-05-31
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Tales from the Perilous Realm
- Auteur(s): J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrateur(s): Derek Jacobi
- Durée: 7 h et 42 min
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Combined into one volume, this is the definitive collection of Tolkien's five acclaimed modern classic 'fairie' tales in the vein of The Hobbit, read by Derek Jacobi. The five tales are written with the same skill, quality and charm that made The Hobbit a classic. Largely overlooked because of their short lengths, they are joined here in one volume which reaffirms Tolkien's place as a master storyteller for listeners young and old.
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4 out of 5 stars
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The short stories are great, however...
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Auteur(s): J. R. R. Tolkien
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Gone with the Wind
- Auteur(s): Margaret Mitchell
- Narrateur(s): Linda Stephens
- Durée: 49 h et 2 min
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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Literature, Margaret Mitchell's great novel of the South is one of the most popular books ever written. Within six months of its publication in 1936, Gone With the Wind had sold a million copies. To date, it has been translated into 25 languages, and more than 28 million copies have been sold. Here are the characters that have become symbols of passion and desire....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great book, okay reader
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Auteur(s): Margaret Mitchell
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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, John Le Mesurier, Autres
- Durée: 3 h et 10 min
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The evil Saruman has been defeated by Gandalf, but in Mordor the battle for the Ruling Ring continues. Wounded by the giant spider, Shelob, Frodo has been captured by the dreaded orcs
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5 out of 5 stars
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Radio Drama Style, not a true reading, still love it!
- Écrit par Mollie Martin le 2021-07-28
Auteur(s): J. R. R. Tolkien
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Dragons of Autumn Twilight
- Dragonlance: Chronicles, Book 1
- Auteur(s): Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman
- Narrateur(s): Paul Boehmer
- Durée: 20 h
- Version intégrale
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Lifelong friends, they went their separate ways. Now they are together again, though each holds secrets from the others in his heart. They speak of a world shadowed with rumors of war. They speak of tales of strange monsters, creatures of myth, creatures of legend. They do not speak of their secrets. Not then. Not until a chance encounter with a beautiful, sorrowful woman, who bears a magical crystal staff, draws the companions deeper into the shadows, forever changing their lives and shaping the fate of the world.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Poor Narration But Great Story
- Écrit par Cheyene le 2018-07-25
Auteur(s): Margaret Weis, Autres
Description
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 - a treasure-troving dragon named Smaug.
In this fantasy classic, master storyteller J.R.R. Tolkein creates a bewitching world filled with delightful creatures and thrilling dangers. Narrator Rob Inglis will hold listeners of all ages spellbound with his skillful portrayal of hobbits, dwarves, and enchanted beasts.
Ce que les critiques en disent
"Rob Inglis expertly bridges the gap between the whimsical, childlike aspects of Tolkien's fantasy classic and the hints of darker things to come later in The Lord of the Rings. Though content to enjoy his cozy life, cheerful hobbit Mr. Bilbo Baggins agrees to help his wizard friend Gandalf aid a group of dwarves seeking their lost treasure. As their various adventures ensue, Inglis treats listeners to a tour-de-force performance rich in colorful characterizations and several engaging singing performances. This story should be the unquestionable starting point for those venturing into Tolkien’s Middle-earth. Listeners experience a vocal performance that is in turn charming, gripping, a little scary, and always engaging." (AudioFile magazine)
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Au global5 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 2018-01-15
Best Reader Possible
He sings songs funnily and merrily, and has a voice for all the characters. I'm definitely going to specifically listen to his LOTR readings.
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- Langer MD
- 2019-08-14
Very Good reading of a Classic Children's Fantasy
There is another performance of this novel on Audible. That one is read by, imho, a superior narrator...Martin Shaw.
That version is, unfortunately, abridged to about half length.
Rob Inglis does an admirable job reading this book, and even sings all of the songs and poems in the text, but lacks much of Shaw's proficiency. Some songs are performed loudly and confidently. Others are fairly toneless and sound like me at church with an unfamiliar hymn.
Overall, a great book. 9 stars out of 10.
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- Sarah
- 2019-04-30
Always one of my favourites
Fantastic reading by Rob Inglis of one of my favourite childhood books. I will never get sick of this story. It stands the test of time!
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- Utilisateur anonyme
- 2020-05-16
Another Masterful Performance by Rob Inglis
Rob Inglis knocks it out of the park every time! My mom read the hobbit to me when I was very young, and this is my first time experiencing the story as an adult and I just loved it! While the pacing is much quicker than the LOTR trilogy, it is a very enjoyable prelude to the Fellowship, and is a great book to listen to if you’re new to the fantasy genre or want to renew your love for fantasy stories!
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- Mike morris
- 2020-05-06
Review of the Hobbit
Amazing story. loved the performance. had me sleep like a baby. Please read this when you get a chance.
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- Peter Menkveld
- 2020-07-26
Would recommend to anyone with good taste
Love it! hope to listen to it many times over :) narrator does a splendid job
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- Shania c
- 2020-06-23
Amazing
I absolutely loved the narrator. He made it an amazing experience. Especially when he sang
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- Kindle Customer
- 2020-05-02
Rob Inglis is alright.
The story is fine, amusing, and a hint of something epic. It's a fairy tale, something people tend to overlook when slapping it together with the epic Lord of the Rings.
Rob Inglis is alright as a narrator, he feels like your old grandpa who's reading you your favourite story when you're about to go to sleep. However, some of his voices are ear grating- such as a few of the Dwarves and all the goblins who have speaking roles.
He also sings every song and it's a bit offputting, instead of sing-talking or chanting like most people do he blares out every note remarkably loud in an older fashion singing voice. Whenever Tolkien's poetry/music came on I would have to reach out and skip continually until he was finished.
My last bit is a nitpick- he pronounces Dain of the Iron Hills as Dine instead of Day-n, and as someone who has always heard of it as the latter just felt wrong.
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- Emile du Toit
- 2017-10-18
Still a classic
I thought it was better some 30yrs ago when I read it for the first time but I still struggle with all the singing. It must have been a very special book during the time that it was written because that kind of singing is difficult to appreciate now. Nevertheless, it's still a great story and even though the movie was awesome, the book remains so much better. Bless you Tokein for this book was my entry into the world of Fantasy.
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- Jane D
- 2022-05-03
Exceptional storytelling
Loved listening to this book. I have read the book, watched the movie and now listened and it still entertains me. Narrator was more like storyteller of old. Wonderful!
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- Bryan J. Peterson
- 2012-10-20
Finally! Thank you Audible!
Being a fan of the world of Middle-Earth since I was about ten or so, I was delighted when in Middle School I discovered the unabridged audiobook recordings produced by Recorded Books. As with most of what RB does, they picked the perfect narrator. British stage actor Rob Inglis does an excellent job of bringing the many characters to life, in this case Bilbo and Thorin and Company, not to mention the many characters they meet o their quest to recover the Dwarves' treasure. And unlike most narrators, Mr. Inglis actually sings the many songs sprinkled throughout the story and, while he doesn't always choose what I would consider the right tune for all the given songs, he does have a good tenor. His regular narration style is also extremely pleasant on the ears, and his pronunciation of the names of characters and places is also excellent. Needless to say I was extremely disappointed when Audible removed these recordings from their site some years back and extremely delighted a few days ago when I discovered they'd made them available once again. I used this month's two credits to buy The Hobbit and Fellowship of the Ring and plan to use next month's two to buy the remainder of the story. If you're a fan of the Lord of the Rings and were disappointed or at least not completely satisfied by the other adaptations out there, you may just be in for a pleasant surprise if you give these unabridged productions a listen. It's much more convenient having them available in digital format since you won't have to worry about tapes or discs wearing out, which they inevitably do eventually. I just need to get myself a bigger IPod.
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Au global5 out of 5 stars
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- Darwin8u
- 2012-10-09
Victory after all, I suppose!
There are a rare handful of children's books and fantasy novels that definitely deserve to be experienced in different ways (books, movies, audio) and at different times (youth, middle age, etc). I remember my first exposure to this wonderful piece of high fantasy as a child. I loved the world Tolkien created and the way he was able to balance fantasy, poetry, humor and drama. I read it again during the whole 'Lord of the Rings' (LOTR) movie period, and now I've just listened to it on Audible with my own kids in anticipation of taking them to the movie. Wow!
When judging 'the Hobbit', it is tempting to grade it straight against the LOTR trilogy. There is a trap, however, in reading 'the Hobbit' AFTER reading the LOTR. While these works by Tolkien are obviously related, they are very, very different. Tolkien's approach, tone, style and intended audience was a different. If you separate LOTR from 'the Hobbit', gently, it is easier to see the greatness of 'the Hobbit' on its own.
As an adult, I now view 'the Hobbit' more as a Bildungsroman rather than a traditional quest novel. Listening and reading this with my kids, I found myself once more transported not just to middle-earth, but back to my own youth and innocence.
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- Devin
- 2015-07-06
Everything is great...except the songs!!
Where does The Hobbit rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
The Hobbit is an all time favorite. Great narrating too...except for the singing!! Dear God, I've never heard such tone-deaf, tuneless singing. Tolkien's songs have such beautiful lyrics, and can be read as poetry. I wish the narrator would have taken that approach.
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- Sher from Provo
- 2013-04-08
Quite a journey
I read this book the first time many years ago. I was hooked instantly, and went on to read the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. I have loved these books ever since.
It was great this time 'round to have it read to me by a fabulous narrator. As I have read other reviews, I was struck by how many people were lucky enough to have a parent read this to them as children, or to read it along with a parent. I did not have that experience and am envious of it. So having Mr. Inglis read it to me is second best. That is not to say his reading is anything but amazing! and I also loved his singing of the songs. I want to believe he made the melodies up himself.
All in all, I was charmed again by this book, by the characters, the journey, the deep meaning, and the flow of Tolkein's writing. I rarely reread fiction, but this one is, and will be in the future, and exception to my rule.
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- Jim "The Impatient"
- 2017-05-19
BILBO DIDN'T HAVE ADVENTURES
I liked this better than LOTR. Bilbo is such a likeable character and their are more dwarfs in this. While it made a good movie, I still don't see why today's readers are so enthralled. I have read this cover to cover, but I could not sit through it one more time.
Kelly you are not alone, not everyone follows the crowd.
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- 🌸DARA
- 2013-06-06
Classic
I read this as a child and wanted to revisit it now as an adult and I'm so glad I did. I had forgotten a lot of the details and the depth of the story. It was nice to listen to it this time because it gave it a different perspective. What a classic what a treasure.
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- B.
- 2012-10-09
Absolutely the BEST
Rob Inglis's narration is clear and crisp with characters finely enunciated--from the individual dwarfs to Bilbo, from Gandalf to the spiders and the dragon! This reading is better than any dramatization (although there are some good ones) because it combines the best of narration with the value of the unabridged text. Inglis also sings the poetry--haunting and stirring melodies performed beautifully. In a way, Inglis paints the text vocally in the manner that Alan Lee painted the text visually. I am thrilled that audible has made the recordings of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings series available in the US. Worth every penny/credit!!
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- Rachel
- 2012-10-10
Excellent Overall, A Nit-Pick Here & There
1. Not A Prequel--love of god, can we at least separate the literary masterpieces from the mass market movie productions? The Hobbit was written first, whether or not Peter Jackson filmed it last.
2. Finally! Someone does an unabridged audiobook version!
3. It's Tolkien and brilliant.
4. The reading is great, but only one nit-pick: some characters and scenes should be read a little darker and not so upbeat. For example, the songs of the Dwarfs--these should be dark and foreboding, but the way that they're read/sung in this recording makes me think of lawn ornament Gnomes digging in the garden. Minor nit-pick. Overall, a very long awaited and welcome recording! Thanks!
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- kbreezy
- 2012-11-08
Almost perfect
What can I say? The story's almost incomparable, so let me switch to commending Rob Inglis' performance. I tend to shy away from dramatizations, but Inglis' delivery is mostly narration. He does just enough variation in delivery to make the characters distinctive without resorting to silly vocal tics. It's masterfully done and a great example of how a good narrator can enhance a book just as easily as a poor one can ruin it.
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- Tango
- 2013-10-06
Even more fun on audio
I've lost count of the times I've read the Hobbit, but picked it up on audio with the deal of day. What a delight! I'm so happy to add this to my audio library now. The master, JRR Tolkien never fails to enchant and this is a really nicely done audio with the songs actually sung and special, fitting voices for the sweet, the mysterious, and the scary inhabitants of Middle Earth. If you have read it before, try it again on audio. If you haven't read it, why not???? Great for audiences of any age.
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