As far as audio books go this is one of the best I’ve listened too. The narrator does a great job with pacing and voices. By the end you know which character he is speaking as with no problems. If you’ve never read or listened to the fellowship of the ring this is as good of a pace to start as any. If you know the story it’s worth another go.

If I was going to recommend lord of the rings to someone, I think I'd be more likely to recommend the movies than the books just because they're so long and tedious. However, if you're a diehard fan, the audiobook would be a great way to get you through the dense prose, and you'll be able to actually hear melody put to the numerous songs throughout.

I love the sense of adventure as Frodo sets out from the Shire, and watching him rise to the challenge of being a hero despite humble beginnings.

It made me smile that every "r" was a hard "r" - and I loved that he actually sang the songs.

Nooooo lol. It's very tedious and very long.

I do have a problem with the lack of diversity in Tolkein's stories. I think the storytelling and worldbuilding is incredible, especially with all the different species and languages he maintains. However, the skin color and genders of the character are not very diverse, and the whole series sort of reeks of male privilege.

The actor, Rob Inglis, has a voice for every character, and even does a fair job of the poems and songs

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I have read Tolkien many times over the years, and now listening to them being read by Rob Inglis the stories and characters come alive even more in my imagination. Tolkien will forever remain one of my favorites.

Extremely well-written, fun, deep and exciting.

Other books compare to this as Tolkien's classic set the standard for the genre.

Excellent performance by a skilled narrator who pronounces all the words correctly and has a great range of voices for the characters.

I've read or listened to the book every year since I first read it. It's a part of my life as I listen to a chapter or two every single week.

Obviously loved the story, but Inglis brings the book to life in an amazing way.

Ever since I was a little kid I have loved reading the lord of the rings. This is definitely my favorite book. And the reader does a great job at keeping you interested the whole time. I recommend getting this book for sure.

Yes! Rob Inglis's voice is absolutely fantastic, and brings life to each and every character.

Gandalf or Sam Gamgee, both are just endlessly entertaining.

Honestly, it's very difficult to choose. Every character is done expertly!

The scene within the Mines of Moria. Need I say more?

Yes, Rob Inglis narration is so fantastic that he easily caries you through the slower parts of the book and all of the songs.

Sam the wise, always and forever.

Almost every scene in the shire.

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Only wish the singing wasn’t so awkward. Its pleasant until he starts singing. Great narrator, though!