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  • The Fellowship of the Ring

  • Book One in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
  • By: J. R. R. Tolkien
  • Narrated by: Rob Inglis
  • Length: 19 hrs and 7 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (65,839 ratings)

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The Fellowship of the Ring

By: J. R. R. Tolkien
Narrated by: Rob Inglis
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Publisher's summary

Inspired by The Hobbit and begun in 1937, The Lord of the Rings is a trilogy that J.R.R. Tolkien created to provide "the necessary background of history for Elvish tongues". From these academic aspirations was born one of the most popular and imaginative works in English literature.

The Fellowship of the Ring, the first volume in the trilogy, tells of the fateful power of the One Ring. It begins a magnificent tale of adventure that will plunge the members of the Fellowship of the Ring into a perilous quest and set the stage for the ultimate clash between the powers of good and evil.

In this splendid, unabridged audio production of Tolkien's great work, all the inhabitants of a magical universe – hobbits, elves, and wizards – step colorfully into life. Rob Inglis' narration has been praised as a masterpiece of audio.

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

Featured Article: Meriadoc “Merry” Brandybuck—A Lord of the Rings Character Guide


Whether you're a longtime fan of the books, a lover of the movies, or totally new to The Lord of the Rings, it's likely you've got some questions about the major characters. One of the three Hobbits who set out from the Shire alongside Frodo, Merry comes into his own during the War of the Ring and plays a small but essential part in the larger story. Merry, like his dear friend and comrade Pippin, is proof that no one is ever too small to change the world.

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The fellowship of the ring

Wonderful tale to sweep you away to a world of long ago. The narration is masterful

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very well read

incredible epic tale, very well read.

depth of Tolkien 's description is truly a masterpiece, both of storytelling and insight into character and motivation.

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breathing

the narrator's breath could be heard though out most of the 19 hours of the book. especially if you are listening on head phones or an ear piece.

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What a delight!

This is simply wonderful and delightful reading. As good in its own way as the BBC dramatization. So glad I listened!

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Enjoyable

Overall, I enjoyed listening to the first book in The Lord of the Ring trilogy. However, there were times that I felt the narrator had trouble keeping the voices he had chosen for the characters straight. I'm looking forward to the next two books.

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Too slow for my time

I did not find it as exciting as i would lime but the performance of the narrator is outstanding and quite enjoyable

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Couldn't ask for a better narrator

I've loved these books all my life, so when I finally joined Audible it was natural for me to want them in my library. I listen to tons of audiobooks through the library and Librivox, etc, and I am particular about my readers. I won't pay actual money for a book that is unsatisfactory in that regard. Mr. Inglis is so perfect for these books! Thank you sir for reading them for us!

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Genre Giant, but some minor recording concerns

Where does The Fellowship of the Ring rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy is among my favorite works of fictions. When I first read it some 40 years ago, it came to its end much too soon for my liking, despite the well over 1,000 page length of the books.

What did you like best about this story?

The narrator has a skilled theatrical voice and a slight accent that enriches his telling of the tale. For me, at least, this more than compensates for the minor production flaws alluded to below. The story itself probably needs little introduction, given its status in the genre. Suffice to say it is well-written, rich in imagination, and has strong mythic elements.

Have you listened to any of Rob Inglis’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have listened to his version of The Hobbit; owning that version is made drove me to seek out Inglis' version of the Lord of the Rings.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

The length of the book likely precludes listening to it all at one sitting, unless one is undergoing an intercontinental flight or some such! But it is a story one wishes to come back to at the first opportunity!

Any additional comments?

I downloaded my copy to itunes, and listened to it over my ipod. I do not know how the quality of the recording compares to other download methods. While the production/recording values are generally quite high, there a few places in which I heard phantom background voices, or the recording had a minor, brief whistle. While this did not lessen my enjoyment, I would encourage audible.com to consider a remastering of the recording to remove these slight defects.

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great narrator!

Rob Inglis does a great job reading and singing! he brings the story to life. Also i appreciate that the movie stayed rather true to the book!

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Just great

I listen to it once every few years
If you like Tolkiens work, then listen to R. Ingrid captivating voice.

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