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The Hobbit

Written by: J. R. R. Tolkien
Narrated by: Andy Serkis
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Publisher's Summary

This brand-new unabridged audio book of J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved The Hobbit will be coming to listeners everywhere this September, read by the BAFTA award-winning actor, director and author, Andy Serkis.

Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard, Gandalf, and a company of 13 dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day, to whisk him away on a journey "there and back again". They have a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon…

The prelude to The Lord of The Rings, the Hobbit has sold many millions of copies since its publication in 1937, establishing itself as one of the most influential books of the 20th century.

©1937, 1951, 1966, 1978, 1995 The J.R.R. Tolkien Copyright Trust (P)2020 HarperCollins
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Best audio version ever

The reader, Andy Serkis, is downright the best I have ever heard. His rendition brings this marvelous tale to life.

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Amazing narration

It’s such a delight that the actor who played Gollum (Andy Serkis) in the movie “The Hobbit” is the talented voice that narrates this book and does amazing voices! It was a true delight to just listen to one of my favourite books as I knit or crocheted in the evenings.
I would definitely recommend this particular audio book for the above reasons!

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Fantastic!!!

I am absolutely loving this audio book! It is my very first one and Andy Serkis has done a beautiful job! His voice is lively and makes listening to this story an incredible experience! Would 10/10 recommend!

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Andy Serkis is the only person capable of narrating this whole story and series

Andy Serkis is beyond phenomenal narrating this. Who better than the actor who was part of the latest series of movies to tell this amazing story. The story is a true classic and the fact that Andy does so many voices in this book helps make it come to life. Whoever made this decision to have him narrate it deserves a share of the gold and riches from the lonely mountain. If there’s any doubt which version to buy let this be the review that makes that decision for you. Outstanding results!!!!!!!!!!!

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Andy Serkis is AMAZING!!

I have never had so much fun listening to a story! What an experience! I have also purchased the Lord of the Rings trilogy and can't wait ti get started on those as well. I highly recommend the Andy Serkis narrations to anyone and everyone. He brings the book to life!!

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Andy you are king of voices

Andy Serkis is an enthralling voice. In my mind, I can see him move his body to be in a different place or position as he reads. What a treasure to hear. I loved every minute of it

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Just amazing

Can’t regret nothing by buying this audio book! Amazing performance, amazing book I would read it 1,000 times!

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Loved it! Loved it! Loved it!

I have been a Tolkien fan for as long as I can remember and I loved listening to Andy Serkis bring the world of The Hobbit to life. Many of the voices were spot on and I had a blast listening to the story. He pronounced the names of a couple of the dwarves wrong but other than that it was fantastic.

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love!

I loved hearing the true voice of gollum from Andy Serkis! I was so entertained and I LOVED this audio book.

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This Andy guy is excellent at voicing Gollem

Hahaha, jk, obviously knowing Andy Serkis plays Gollem in the films. This listening/reading experience was delightful.

I've been wanting to read The Hobbit for the longest time, but sadly my book has be simply getting dusty on my shelf. I'm not much for audiobooks, I love the reading myself, but sadly have not been in a mood to read. When I found out Andy Serkis was performing The Hobbit and LOTR, I searched for it.

Andy Serkis is amazing at reading the story. The voices and the feel he has for the characters. I can't wait to start listening to Fellowship of The Ring.

I say, if you enjoy the books, the films, and Andy Serkis, these are definitely the audio books for you.

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