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The Return of the King

Book Three in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy

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The Return of the King

Written by: J. R. R. Tolkien
Narrated by: Rob Inglis
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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. This recording also contains Tolkien’s preface to the trilogy, including a prior history of the ring, and shire habitat, history, and folkways.

©1983 Christopher R. Tolkien, Michael H.R.Tolkien, John F.R. Tolkien, and Priscilla M.A.R.Tolkien (P)1990 Recorded Books Classics Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction

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Great narration, the classic ending to this tale is captured perfectly in the form of this audiobook.

Must read for a Lord of the Rings fan

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I enjoyed listening and the author had obviously enjoyed fantasy stories but the movie had been changed but it was also enjoyable.

The Return of the King

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I’ve relistened to the whole series countless times, get better every time. Check it out

A classic

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Rob Inglis, is a most masterful narrator. The movie pales in comparison to this audio version of Tolkien's masterpiece, Lord of the Rings. A highly recommended way to experience LOTR Trilogy. I get terrified by the movie adaptation. and although Tolkien had the most vivid descriptions one never feels frightened, only awed by this genius author and remarkable interpreter of this epic adventure .

masterful .

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Tolkien's climax of his master work is brilliant. The sound quality is very good. Mr. Inglis has the perfect tone and accent for this book. Very well done. Including the Appendix was very appropriate.

One of the Greatest Tales Ever Told

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Rob Inglis' narration is excellent as always, but Tolkien's story ends about halfway through, and the afterstories are wearisome and unnecessary.

Top-notch narration, over-long endings

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The narrator does an exceptional job at immersing you in middle earth. These three audiobooks will always be in my library for the times I need a spark of hope, or perhaps just an escape to a land of adventures!

The end of the best journey you could hear

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one of the greatest story of all times, loads of extra information that is not found in the movies, highly recommend. recording is great and performance is good.

it is the GOAT!

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The book was fantastic Aswell as bieng a fantastic and whimsical series. I am sad that it is finished yet happy to have heard the story

Amazing series

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I committed to only listening while exercising, which resulted in a great many calories burned in record time!

even better than the movie!

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