The Return of the King

Book Three in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy

By: J. R. R. Tolkien

Narrated by: Rob Inglis

The Return of the King is the towering climax to J. R. R. Tolkien’s trilogy that tells the saga of the hobbits of Middle-earth and the great War of the Rings. In this concluding volume, Frodo and Sam make a terrible journey to the heart of the Land of the Shadow in a final reckoning with the power of Sauron.

In addition to narrating the prose passages, Rob Inglis sings the trilogy’s songs and poems a capella, using melodies composed by Inglis and Claudia Howard, the Recorded Books studio director. This recording also contains Tolkien’s preface to the trilogy, including a prior history of the ring, and shire habitat, history, and folkways.

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

Finally!

I've listened to Fellowship and Two Towers on audiobook by the same narrator, and I had been trying to find Return of the King on CD from a bunch of different libraries and no such luck- but now it's finally here!

Rob Inglis does a wonderful job as the reader, and gives the characters their own voice. I've read the books before and enjoyed them, so I knew that I would like this story- but if you have never read the books before then I definitely reccomend listening to this version. :)

Nothing short of epic.

This is an amazing conclusion to an awesome tale. The story is over halfway through the recording, but there are hours of supplemental content in the form of author afterword. All very worth hearing if you enjoy the LOTR world.

Utterly Fantastic to Listen To

I think it goes without saying that Tolkien was a master storyteller and that Lord of the Rings is, without doubt, one of the best fantasy series out there. One thing that does surprise me about the story is how much it lends itself to being an oral story. It's a fascinating listen, even when you already know the story.

The audio is perfect for those who don't want to tackle the books or are intimidated by the size of the trilogy. It moves quickly and has a stellar narrator.

Great storytelling and performance

Favorite book. Tolkien’s storytelling and prose make this classic a wonderful adventure. The narrator does an excellent job.

lovely and full

I appreciated the inclusion of the appendices. consistent and clear pronunciations and lovely singing voice.