• 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 (64,901 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: Boromir—A Lord of the Rings Character Guide


Among the array of characters in The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, one of the most intriguing is Boromir. Son of Denethor and heir to the Steward of Gondor, Boromir is present in only a small part of the trilogy. He first appears at the Council of Elrond, and dies before the end of Book One, The Fellowship of the Ring. Yet even though he is the only major character to die so early in the series, he plays an important role.

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Brilliant

Fantastic! Probably 4th time listening. Won’t be my last. Classics are the best. The whole famiky can enjoy.

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All-time classic.

I read the series once a year, and have for the last ten or so years. Everyone should go it a go.

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I love the book and the narration!

J.R.R. Tolkien is a compelling storyteller. This narration makes the story even better. I loved listening.

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BEST CHOICE EVER

PURE STORYTELLING BLISS. Best Narrator. Better than you could imagine. just do it!! love!

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One of the greatest Works of Fiction Ever Made

Audible fixed the book so that instead of it being split into 6 books it’s split into 3

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Excellent rendering of the Fellowship of the Ring

Excellent narration and quality. Rob Inglis even takes the time to sing the songs. Highly entertaining and a great way to revisit a story I've beloved for years.

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It was a fine book, but didn't live up to the hype

I enjoyed the read, but having seen the movie first I was a bit disappointed by the book. It's one of the rare times I think the movie was better, especially the ending. But, I haven't started 2 towers yet, so maybe it picks up.

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Overall great

Overall great, but too many songs without a full orchestral arrangement. Would have benefited from some strings and maybe a sousaphone or timpani.

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Great performance of book!!

I really enjoyed his performance of this book. He sang the songs, did different voices for the dialogue, and made the story come to life! Excellent reader. Hope he reads all the J.R. Tolkien books. I’d love to listen to other books read by him. Great job!!

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Can hear talking in the back ground

Love the book, in chapter 10 at 25:35 you can hear talking in the back ground.

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