The Fellowship of the Ring: Lord of the Rings, Book 1
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The Fellowship of the Ring: Lord of the Rings, Book 1 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

J. R. R. Tolkien (Author), Andy Serkis (Narrator), Recorded Books (Publisher)
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This brand-new unabridged audiobook of The Fellowship of the Ring, the first 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.

In a sleepy village in the Shire, a young hobbit is entrusted with an immense task. He must make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ruling Ring of Power - the only thing that prevents the Dark Lord Sauron’s evil dominion. Thus begins J. R. R. Tolkien’s classic tale of adventure, which continues in The Two Towers and The Return of the King.

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  1. Listening Length
    22 hours and 38 minutes
  2. Author
    J. R. R. Tolkien
  3. Narrator
    Andy Serkis
  4. Audible release date
    September 16, 2021
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Recorded Books
  7. ASIN
    B099NZJJXZ
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 22 hours and 38 minutes
Author J. R. R. Tolkien
Narrator Andy Serkis
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date September 16, 2021
Publisher Recorded Books
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B099NZJJXZ
Best Sellers Rank #1,156 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#20 in Classic Literature
#33 in Dragon & Mythical Creatures Fantasy
#60 in Dragons & Mythical Creatures Fantasy (Books)

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This is very nearly the exact copy I would take out of my library as a teenager. It even has a map in the back, and the book embossing under the dust cover is so beautiful! However, about halfway through the book, the ink fades so much it’s nearly impossible to read. My phone camera picks up the text much better than the naked eye, so perhaps I’ll just snap a few pictures of the faded pages.
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Michael T.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Timeless Tale
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023
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In "The Fellowship of the Ring," Tolkien masterfully constructs a world of staggering depth and complexity. The narrative, steeped in rich lore and history, unfolds with a meticulousness that echoes the grandeur of legendary epics. Characters, each uniquely etched, embark on a quest that is as perilous as it is poignant, revealing the multifaceted nature of courage and friendship. The prose, a harmonious blend of eloquence and clarity, invites the reader to traverse Middle-earth, a realm where myth and reality coalesce. This seminal work in fantasy literature not only sets the benchmark for the genre but also stands as a timeless testament to the power of storytelling. As the inaugural volume of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, it promises a journey replete with awe and wonder, an adventure that continues to enrapture its audience. Tolkien masterly weaves in Christian themes, particularly in the portrayal of sacrifice, redemption, and the struggle between good and evil. Gandalf's perspective on Gollum is particularly poignant, embodying the Christian ethos of pity and forgiveness. He expresses a deep sense of compassion for Gollum, recognizing the tragic nature of his corruption by the Ring. This moment serves as a powerful reminder of the potential for redemption in even the most fallen characters. It's a profound lesson in empathy and understanding, emphasizing the importance of mercy over judgment. Gandalf's approach towards Gollum reflects a deep-seated Christian value, underscoring the potential for grace and forgiveness in a world marred by sin and darkness.
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Cijay
5.0 out of 5 stars Annuals of Adventure
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2024
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I am so glad that I waited until I was mature enough to have read this book!
The characters are many and varied, their background rich with history and their own type of magic!
The story is winding, at times gripping and heart wrenching.
I cannot wait to read the rest of the novels!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lord of all fantasy
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
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I've read Lord of the Rings about once a year since I was 13 years old. This was the first time I get to read it to my daughter and the magic is still alive as ever. There will never be another fantasy book that can hold up to the magic of The Lord of the Rings
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Ruth Wood
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024
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If you have never started Frodo's tale, now is the time! This was my 3rd time through. I'm rereading it as I complete the LOTR Conquerors Challenge.
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Fimbulwinter
4.0 out of 5 stars An uneventful tale, beautifully told.
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
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Reading this classic for the first time was an interesting experience.

I was not captivated by the plot or the characters. Those are the two bulletpoints I value most in a book. So I found the reading experience overall slow and uneventful. To be fair, how much of that was because I anticipated most of the major twists due to pre-existing knowledge gained from the movies and internet memes.

The prose is beautiful and varied, and the words depicted a colorful world and practically drowned me in its histories and lore.
Some (a lot) of it unfortunately are not great experiences on audiobook. Though I have to admit I quite enjoyed Rob Inglis's singing!!

I fully intend to come back and reread the book at a more leisure pace and I suspect I will enjoy it much more the second time around.
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Her Royal Peepness Princess HoneyBunny Blayze
5.0 out of 5 stars The Fellowship of The Ring - Part 1 The Lord of The Rings
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2023
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The Lord of The Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien is sometimes referred to as a trilogy. By Tolkien's standards this isn't accurate, as that position discounts The Hobbit (There and Back again.)

The Hobbit for short is the Prequel telling Bilbo's adventures with the ring. The Fellowship of The Ring starts with Bilbo at an advanced age for a Hobbit preparing to leave. Thus putting his nephew Frodo in charge of everything. Sometime advances and we are taken on Frodo's Journey with the time.

Most notably important to this book since the movie with Liv Tyler in it. Is the Last chapter The Flight of The Ford as this is how Tolkien meant Frodo to escape the Black Riders. It is very different from Peter Jackson's script.

I have been reading these stories through on my own once a year since the age of 10. Before that I would buddy read with my grandmother and her mother. For me they never get old or boring. Gandalf and Strider have always been my favorite characters. Although as I grew up I began to appreciate the importance of the other characters.

Along with this quote "All gold does not glitter. All who wander are not lost."

* Small note about reading on Kindle: My review prompt popped up between Book one and two , leading me to believe Amazon wished each part of The Fellowship of Ring done separately as a a review and so that is how I sent in this review too early I later learned. After I read about the formation of Company. I knew the book personally to know the whole book didn't end at the Ford that's about 50%. This however , could confuse a first time reader when they see Book 2 and think its time for The 2 towers. No no there over 200 + pages of this book which I won't give anything away

I would rate this book above 5 star's if I could. However after this confusion with the review prompt. I would have to say since I have a choice between my physical hard bound copy and the Kindle version. I prefer my physical book for this and the fact the covers of my kindle books changed to artwork I don't care for at all. For the price I paid . I don't like this at all. If the cover art is going to change I think kindle books should either been done differently or you should be able to choose a cover you like. The artwork didn't change until after I started reading it. Never experienced this before in over 10 years of reading kindle books. Seems very odd to this reader.
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Edna
5.0 out of 5 stars Melhor saga
Reviewed in Brazil on July 31, 2023
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A saga O Senhor dos Anéis, é minha preferida. Queria viver a experiência de ler os livros no idioma de origem.
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Teresa Maurício
5.0 out of 5 stars Limpeza facil
Reviewed in Spain on April 22, 2024
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Mantém espaço fácil de limpar. Gostei muito
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Gits1512
4.0 out of 5 stars Zeer snelle bezorging, heel mooie uitgave
Reviewed in Belgium on January 16, 2024
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Het boek werd binnen 2 dagen en in goede staat bezorgd in het afhaalpunt. De uitgave heeft een heel mooie omslag. Sommige hoofdstukken zijn ofwel iets te vet ofwel iets te zacht gedrukt.
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Mohammad Atif
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in India on December 27, 2023
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good. as shown in pictures. it is LOTR. decent quality of pages.
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Wiktor
4.0 out of 5 stars Contents of the book are 5 stars, condition of the book is 4
Reviewed in Poland on November 10, 2023
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The book is obviously new (as in not used), but it looks like it hasn't been treated very well in storage, as it has numerous marks and scratches, as well as the top right part of the cover is slightly peeled off.
Considering you can still get, for instance, the 60th anniversary edition in perfect condition, I didn't expect this (from 2022 as indicated by the cover design note) to be all scratched up.
Of course this doesn't mean the book is unreadable, however it's not what you expect buying new. You could probably get one used in similar or even better condition on a nice find.
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Wiktor
4.0 out of 5 stars Contents of the book are 5 stars, condition of the book is 4
Reviewed in Poland on November 10, 2023
The book is obviously new (as in not used), but it looks like it hasn't been treated very well in storage, as it has numerous marks and scratches, as well as the top right part of the cover is slightly peeled off.
Considering you can still get, for instance, the 60th anniversary edition in perfect condition, I didn't expect this (from 2022 as indicated by the cover design note) to be all scratched up.
Of course this doesn't mean the book is unreadable, however it's not what you expect buying new. You could probably get one used in similar or even better condition on a nice find.
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