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The Hobbit

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

Like every other hobbit, Bilbo Baggins likes nothing better than a quiet evening in his snug hole in the ground, dining on a sumptuous dinner in front of a fire. But when a wandering wizard captivates him with tales of the unknown, Bilbo becomes restless. Soon he joins the wizard’s band of homeless dwarves in search of giant spiders, savage wolves, and other dangers. Bilbo quickly tires of the quest for adventure and longs for the security of his familiar home. But before he can return to his life of comfort, he must face the greatest threat of all - a treasure-troving dragon named Smaug.

In this fantasy classic, master storyteller J.R.R. Tolkein creates a bewitching world filled with delightful creatures and thrilling dangers. Narrator Rob Inglis will hold listeners of all ages spellbound with his skillful portrayal of hobbits, dwarves, and enchanted beasts.

©1966 J.R.R. Tolkien (P)1991 Recorded Books

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"Rob Inglis expertly bridges the gap between the whimsical, childlike aspects of Tolkien's fantasy classic and the hints of darker things to come later in The Lord of the Rings. Though content to enjoy his cozy life, cheerful hobbit Mr. Bilbo Baggins agrees to help his wizard friend Gandalf aid a group of dwarves seeking their lost treasure. As their various adventures ensue, Inglis treats listeners to a tour-de-force performance rich in colorful characterizations and several engaging singing performances. This story should be the unquestionable starting point for those venturing into Tolkien’s Middle-earth. Listeners experience a vocal performance that is in turn charming, gripping, a little scary, and always engaging." (AudioFile magazine)

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excellent

excellent performance by Rob Inglis!! I found it very enjoyable! Was able to listen while cleaning house.

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great overall, small annoying audio issues

great book, good performance. one very annoying thing was that there was a great number of cut-outs with a large "crack" I assume it is poorly spliced audio, pretty distracting and annoying.

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Fantastic Classic!

This is the first fantasy book I read and I decided to listen to it to refresh my memory. It does not disappoint! For sure this is one of the best fantasies out there. Narrator is also a pro; even takes on the musical parts of the book with zeal.

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Great story, better performance

Loved the story of luck, adventure, and triumph. the performance was the best of any audiobook I've listened to by far.

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An unexpected delight

I really enjoyed this version of the hobbit narrated by rob inglis. I really enjoyed the voices he made and how he sung all the songs

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better than the movie

I had seen the movie, which, though good, was in need of some editing. The audiobook was riveting and engaging. highly recommended.

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Great story! good narration.

The story is fantastic but if you're interested in this title, chances are you already know that. The narrator does a good job. During the regular reading his voice is just fine and he reads at a good pace. my only negative is that he gives voices to each character, some of which can be rather grating. He will also do his best rendition of each song in the book. You will get used to the voices but I found that once a song started I would just tune out until it passed. Overall though, this is a great rendition.

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Classic story.

Loved the story again... like I did as a child. Had trouble telling the voices of the characters apart.

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The Hobbitt

I enjoyed this as a kid, a teenager, and an adult.
If you e seen the movies and not read the book then you are really cheating yourself out of a great story the movies did not do justice.
The narration was excellent, as with all books read by Rob Inglis, but if I had to make one complaint it would be I could do without the singing.
I recommend this book for all genres and all ages!!!

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Always Love to Revisit This One

This is probably my 4th or 5th time reading The Hobbit, and it's always a joy to revisit this one. This time, I listened on audiobook on a trip home from the beach, with soothed a bit of my frustration about having to leave the ocean behind.

I love the progression of Bilbo from the first page to the last. This is a fun adventure in a fantastical world.

The narration is good.

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