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Rating(4 / 5.0, 108 votes)
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March 17,2025
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My favorite audio book , i took more walks just to keep listening.
March 17,2025
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The Return of the King drags a bit, otherwise I love all of these books, whats not to like?
March 17,2025
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I honestly would have given it a 3.5 rather than a 1. Although this is a beloved classic, now considered cannon, I feel that the pacing is uneven - and that too much time is spent describing the scenery and the world, instead of the characters. I would have hoped for more psychologically complex characters, as it is the characters that interest me more than the world itself.

Also, I have to add - putting so much emphasis on songs and music falls flat to me, as a book is a literary experience, and not a musical one.

I did enjoy the richness of all the various people/tribes of Middle Earth. The Fellowship is diverse, in its fantastical way - and seeing the characters growing appreciation for one another's respective cultures was quite rewarding.

I understand that this was one of the first books to present various "fantastical" cultures in a sort of Medieval context, with a singular quest, and an all-powerful enemy; and I appreciate the fact that Tolkein set the groundwork for the genre that we call high fantasy today.
March 17,2025
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wow this was wonderfully done. Ian Holm (Bilbo in the movies) was a wonderful Frodo. Nice soundtrack too
March 17,2025
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Listened to the BBC full orchestra production of the trilogy. It was very good, but I think I just wanted the audio version.
March 17,2025
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this is a amazing trilogy the only bad things that are about it is its so slow to get going and it over explains to much but besides that if you like science fiction and long journeys this one is good for you
March 17,2025
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The ending always makes me cry. Such a beautiful tale that Tolkien told. A story that goes on and on. I will always love it.
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