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The Fellowship of the Ring

By: J. R. R. Tolkien
Narrated by: Ensemble Cast
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Here is the original American full dramatization, as broadcast on National Public Radio.

In the ancient lands of Middle-earth, a place of elves and dwarves, Orcs and wizards, the darkest evil and the brightest good, a hobbit named Frodo Baggins embarks on a perilous quest: to carry the One Ring, ruler of all the Rings of Power, into the shadowy land of Mordor and destroy it in the fires where it was forged.

© Christopher R. Tolkien, Michael H.R. Tolkien, John F.R. Tolkien, and Priscilla M.A.R. Tolkien; (P)1979, 1994 HighBridge Company Epic Fantasy Fantasy & Magic Science Fiction & Fantasy Fantasy Epic Adaptation Fiction Classics Science Fiction Romance

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Featured Article: Sauron—A Lord of the Rings Character Guide


Mairon, Annatar, the Necromancer—the evil Dark Lord Sauron has gone by many names. But who is he, really, and what is his impact on J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth? Sauron is the trilogy's primary antagonist and the one who forged the One Ring to Rule Them All in the fires of Mount Doom. Sauron is storied throughout Tolkien’s lore and mythos. Here's what we know about the powerful and evil Sauron—his character, his history, his powers, and more.

Featured Article Sauron A Lord of the Rings Character Guide
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Very good listen! Readers are amazing and keep you immersed the whole book.! Can’t wait to listen to the next few books.


Kept me entertained all the way through

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Story was great as I expected, but the voice action in this isn't good at all. In my opinion, the BBC version is far superior.

Good story but the performance I'd lacking

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This was the first audiobook I ever heard. Given to me by a family friend when I was 10. The compact discs were used and in poor condition and I admit I lost a few of them. This may not be the most complete or definitive version of LOTR but it kindled my love for audiobooks and therefore will always hold a special place in my heart and now in my audio library as well.

I finally found it!

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easy to lose interest. readers need to be more prolific in their reading. it could be read a little better.

could be Better

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Some adults may enjoy this light fluff as entertainment, but I discovered I'd rather listen to an unabridged recording. This version isn't gripping enough for me.

Better for Young Adults

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