• The Return of the King

  • Book Three in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy
  • By: J. R. R. Tolkien
  • Narrated by: Rob Inglis
  • Length: 18 hrs and 19 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (27,276 ratings)

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The Return of the King

By: J. R. R. Tolkien
Narrated by: Rob Inglis
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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

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Great story well told!

Was too daunted by the size of the book as a kid. Too busy now to sit down and read it but fit perfectly into my daily commute!

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excellent performance by Rob Ingles. especially

especially the singing of the poetry. where did he get the music for the songs I wonder

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Very satisfying

What's there to say that hasn't already been said about Lotr? Greatest fantasy epic of all time. And these audiobooks by Robert inglis may be the best medium I've enjoyed this story in.

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Exceptional

What an amazing journey from the hobbit to here and bow to the silmarillion. I only wish the movies could have been longer so as not to lose so many details and songs and the history of middle earth.

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Narration is A+ and World is A++

It's different every time I reread it. Actually, I think it's me. I'm different every time I read it, but I always enjoy revisiting the world.

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A Worthy Conclusion to the Lord of the Rings Saga

Surprised by how much more there is in the ending than is shown in the movie. You think it ends at 10 hours, but there's a good deal more to listen to. But don't worry, it's all good stuff.

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the conclusion

the final chapter in the lord of the rings trilogy. this book is a bit slower than the others but only due to the second half of the story. as a whole the lord of the rings is a classic tale and rob inglis does a marvelous job with narration.

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Favorite story ever!

Loved it for the second time. never get tired of this story in book, audio, or movie form.

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Rich but not entertaining.

The first half deals with mostly the siege of Gondor and was not nearly as entertaining as the movie was. The ending includes several hours of an essay written by Tolkien that explains the history of his fictional world. Lastly, the sound of Golum as he fell to his death was PRE-CIOUS!

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Amazing, visual Fantasy

Riveting, compelling, transporting, making a fantasy come alive! A masterpiece of story telling! Highly recommend

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