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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

A clever book with a good narrator. A good adventure. Clever storytelling. The narrator even sings the songs.

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Wonderful.

Rob Inglis does a wonderful job reading the story. His voice is calming and I've fallen asleep while listening a few times. I love the Hobbit, and this was a great way to experience it all over again.

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Beautiful!

Beautiful story. Beautifully read. One of the best narrations I've listened to. He sets the various moods convincingly, the story line moves with appropriate balance and emphasis, and the characters each have their own quality. Extremely pleasant to reconnect with the book in this way. I was going to read this to my granddaughter, and I'm a pretty good reader, but Inglis did such a fantastic job that I am now thinking that we will share listening to this audible together.

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Entertaining

I really enjoyed the narrative. It was a great adventure! I read it many years ago and thought it was good, but the voices gave it so much life!

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A classic at its best.

The narrator has brought one of my favorite novels to life! Complete with song, skilled voices, and engaging cadence, the narrator has given me the gift of experiencing this classic in an ultimate new way.

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Great, but needs a remaster for 2016

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this if they loved fantasy and wanted to read one of the founders of modern fantasy literature.

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It's 2016, almost 2017. It's time for a digital remaster, if not a complete re-recording and re-release.

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engaging

good litecher and vocabulary good story of magic and team work for a big pay of

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Entertaining.

What did you love best about The Hobbit?

The best part of the story is the adventure you can imagine your self in. Great story line.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Hobbit?

When bilbo baggins gives up a very important stone in order to try and regain peace

What does Rob Inglis bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Rob differently makes the story more interesting with his ability to bring in very distinct character voices.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Already a film.

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Reading, or listening its a great story.

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I love this book!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would totally recommend this recorded book to anyone who has only ever seen the movies. I enjoyed the movies but the book version is the best.

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Great

Great book

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