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  • The Fellowship of the Ring

  • The Lord of the Rings, Book 1
  • By: J. R. R. Tolkien
  • Narrated by: Andy Serkis
  • Length: 22 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (9,563 ratings)

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The Fellowship of the Ring

By: J. R. R. Tolkien
Narrated by: Andy Serkis
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Summary

This brand-new unabridged audio book of The Fellowship of the Ring, the first 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.

In a sleepy village in the Shire, a young hobbit is entrusted with an immense task. He must make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ruling Ring of Power – the only thing that prevents the Dark Lord Sauron’s evil dominion.

Thus begins J. R. R. Tolkien’s classic tale of adventure, which continues in The Two Towers and The Return of the King.

©2025 Paul Delaney (P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
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Critic reviews

‘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

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

‘Here are beauties which pierce like swords or burn like cold iron.’ C.S. Lewis

Featured article: Aragorn - a Lord of the Rings character guide


From his time as the ranger Strider to his ascension to King of Gondor, this guide has everything you need to know about the hero Aragorn. Perhaps one of the most mysterious and intriguing characters in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Aragorn is known by many names: Strider, Elessar, Estel, and finally Aragorn II, heir to the throne of Gondor and Arnor. From a shadowy tracker who mysteriously comes to Frodo's aid to an essential member of the Fellowship of the Ring to the long-awaited king who restores harmony and peace to Middle-earth, Aragorn plays many important roles in the fantasy epic. And he has quite an interesting history.

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One audiobook to rule them all

An absolutely stunning and sublime performance by the wonderful Mr. Andy Serkis and yet another great reason to return to Middle Earth again this Fall. There is no other fantasy author quite like Tolkien and here his world is brought to life in breathtaking detail.
As always, the road goes ever on and on. We truly have been blessed.

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very good book

Very good book well read by Andy Perkins and well directed and produced I did not want stop listenig

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A superb continuation!

Having listening to The Hobbit multiple times I was very happy Andy has done LOTR!

Amazing voices and narration and very easy to listen to!

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Andy Serkis makes a masterpiece even better.

What more can be said about this epic masterpiece, a true work of brilliance. Im writing this to highlight the talent of Andy Serkis in his voice acting, yes voice acting and not just narration. Andy makes each character unique and familiar, different from the movies but recognisable as their personalities. A must listen for any Tolkien fan.

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Great story brilliant narration

Having read the book and watched the movies I really enjoyed this. The production and narration were excellent.

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A Masterpiece!

What a joy to listen to! like coming home to my favourite story again. Andy Serkis is truly amazing and his talent comes through in every single character. Buy it!

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Incredible

Ugh my gosh this was so so good. This was worth every second of my time.

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wonderfull

Lord of the Rings have always been brilliant,but with Andy at the elm is Just wonderful..

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Incredible

Andy Serkis’ narration is outstanding! To anyone who has never read the LoTR books before then I’d highly recommend listening to this audiobook. And to anyone who is a die hard fan like myself, this reading is full of character and depth which just adds to an already incredible book.

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Accents

Excellent narrative but did not like the choice of accent for Pippin or Boromir.

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