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The Return of the King

Lord of the Rings, Book 3

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The Return of the King

Written by: J. R. R. Tolkien
Narrated by: Andy Serkis
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This brand-new unabridged audiobook of The Return of the King, the third and final 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.

The armies of the Dark Lord are massing as his evil shadow spreads even wider. Men, Dwarves, Elves, and Ents unite forces to battle against the Dark. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam struggle further into Mordor in their heroic quest to destroy the One Ring. The devastating conclusion of J. R. R. Tolkien’s classic tale of adventure, begun in The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers.

©1983 Christopher R. Tolkien, Michael H.R.Tolkien, John F.R. Tolkien, and Priscilla M.A.R.Tolkien (P)2021 Recorded Books
Classics Dragons & Mythical Creatures Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Adventure
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Andy Serkis is a towering talent

Andy’s vocal and performance talent allows him to impersonate the entire cast of LOTR in addition to being a highly entertaining and engaging narrator.

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Definitive audiobook of LoTR

This version of the audiobook was amazing and the narration done by Andy Serkis is amazingly done. If you are going to experience Lord of the Rings in audiobook format choose this one, you will not be dissapointed.

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Amazing Rendition, with just one complaint

Andy Serkis does a fantastic job in nearly every aspect of bringing Tolkien's story to life, save one, the songs. I had to skip ahead a bit as each song seemed to be a monotone droning with a dirge like feel. I love you Andy, just don't start a folk band.

Otherwise, I love how he did his best to impersonate the actors who played along with himself in the films. especially his Boromir/Sean Bean followed closely by his Gandalf.

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epic

simply epic narration by Andy Serkis. I don't know how I'll ever enjoy another series after this tho.

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Setting the bar

Serkis’s ability to set characters and keep them all separate and believable amongst the massive cast is quite incredible, an exquisite reading of an iconic fiction.

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Andy Serkis is the best!

Worthwhile to listen to this version with Andy Serkis as narrator. He brings the story to life in the best way possible. Really enjoyed this series.

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One for the ages

Absolutely fantastic narration of a timeless modern mythology. This entire series with this narrator is exceptional: he renders the voices perfectly and brings the story to life. 10/10. Best audio of LOTR out there.

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The return of the king

Yeah, Andy Serkis was amazing! Especially since he played Gollum and when he reads Gollum’s line he does the voice and I can just picture it all. So good worth a read.

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Superb

Lord of the Rings is one of my favourite reads. But this performance takes it to a whole new level. Serkis is brilliant: a marvellous variety of voices for the many characters, the reciting or chanting of the many songs and poems, and just the right pace, to name just a few of its many virtues. I cannot rate this too highly.

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loved it

all the voices were amazing and I would love to kiss on to another book by Andy so incredible

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