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The Fellowship of the Ring (Dramatized)

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The Fellowship of the Ring (Dramatized)

By: J. R. R. Tolkien
Narrated by: An Ensemble Cast
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Here is the original American full dramatization, as broadcast on National Public Radio.

In the ancient lands of Middle-earth, a place of elves and dwarves, Orcs and wizards, the darkest evil and the brightest good, a hobbit named Frodo Baggins embarks on a perilous quest: to carry the One Ring, ruler of all the Rings of Power, into the shadowy land of Mordor and destroy it in the fires where it was forged.

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    Very good listen! Readers are amazing and keep you immersed the whole book.! Can’t wait to listen to the next few books.


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    Story was great as I expected, but the voice action in this isn't good at all. In my opinion, the BBC version is far superior.

    Good story but the performance I'd lacking

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    This was the first audiobook I ever heard. Given to me by a family friend when I was 10. The compact discs were used and in poor condition and I admit I lost a few of them. This may not be the most complete or definitive version of LOTR but it kindled my love for audiobooks and therefore will always hold a special place in my heart and now in my audio library as well.

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    I used to listen to these on tape when I was a kid, and when I saw them here, I had to download 'em. They're almost as great as I remember. Some of the voice acting is a little off (I'm looking at you, Elrond -- whose idea was that?), but the main characters are great, and the selection of material is excellent. One and three-quarters thumbs up.

    Classic stuff!

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    I’m really enjoying listening back to the radio broadcasts. It reminds me of a simpler time.

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