The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings, Book 2

De: J. R. R. Tolkien

Narrado por: Andy Serkis

This brand-new unabridged audio book of The Two Towers, the second part of J. R. R. Tolkien’s epic adventure, The Lord of the Rings, is read by the BAFTA award-winning actor, director and author, Andy Serkis.

The company of the Ring is torn asunder. Frodo and Sam continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin – alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.

This continues the classic tale begun in The Fellowship of the Ring, which reaches its awesome climax in The Return of the King.

©1954, 1966 The Tolkien Estate Limited (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Reseñas de la Crítica

‘An extraordinary book. It deals with a stupendous theme. It leads us through a succession of strange and astonishing episodes, some of them magnificent, in a region where everything is invented, forest, moor, river, wilderness, town and the races which inhabit them.’
The Observer

‘Among the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the twentieth century.’
Sunday Telegraph

‘The English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and those who are going to read them.’
Sunday Times

‘A story magnificently told, with every kind of colour and movement and greatness.’
New Statesman

‘Masterpiece? Oh yes, I’ve no doubt about that.’
Evening Standard

just marvellous

a classic through and through. Andy Serkus shines and brigs to life the immortal work of JRR Tolkien.

Andy Serkis is the key

I've tried many times to read this classic trilogy, failing on all occasions but one. That successful undertaking was driven forward by a burning need stirred up by Peter Jackson. If only, back then, Andy's Audible performances had already existed, I would have loved every moment of that experience. Alas, I did not.

Fast forward to 2024, when Andy Serkis brought unabashed joy, excitement, fear and sadness to my written Tolkien world. What a voice! Whilst Gollum's first words sent an absolute thrill through me, every other character was brought to life just as effectively.

I couldn't recommend an audiobook/reader combination more highly than LOTR read by Andy Serkis.

Andy Serkis

Andy Serkis with his performance of this book joined the genius of storytelling of JRR Tolkien. Best 21 hours spent in the company of them all I love.

Wonderful!

Serkis gives this timeless story new life with his animated narration. I highly recommend this listen.

Andy Serkis is Amazing!!

Best version of Lord of the Rings ever!!
Serkis’s voice brings the magic and the world alive like never before!!

Andy Serkis, best narrator

I wish Andy Serkis read all my favorite books. This installment in the story has lots of Smeagol in it, which Andy Serkis is iconic in performing, but he shines in every dialogue, poem and song.

Andy Serkis gives amazing homage to JRR Tolkien

Another example of stunning synergy between a brilliant narration and exquisite storytelling. This time, also with Gollum in Serkis’s very own voice!

Excellent! Each character uniquely portrayed.

Gollum narrated by himself! Each character uniquely portrayed. Excellently read! A must have in the collection!

Serkis was meant for this

Loved every second of it. Serkis narrating was the best decision, I can't imagine anyone more suited for the role. Can you imagine Gollum's voice with any other voice actor?!? Can't recommend enough.

Harder to finish than expected

Still a classic, but it took some effort to finish it.
The story is of course good, but having the "book 4" been about Frodo and Sam is a bit underwelming. In a modern take, ala Game of thrones, both books would intertwine to make the whole story more compelling. As a classic piece of work, the later part just underperforms compared with the siege scenes.
Also, the narration is still great, but I just couldn't bear the ent duet song (Treebeard is well acted but omg it gets annoying fast), and even if he was the actor portraying Gollum, their parts were a pain to listen to.
I liked the book 3 a lot, and not very much the book 4.
Will finish the trilogy, of course, but now I'm worry about continuing listening to the Frodo parts...