J.R.R. Tolkien audiobooks: which recording to buy
Tolkien's books are sold as complete readings and as full-cast dramatisations, often under near-identical titles, so it pays to check which one a listing is.
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The Lord of the Rings and Middle-earth
| Book | Our pick | Length | Type | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hobbit | Andy Serkis | 10 hrs 24 mins | Unabridged | 5 |
| The Fellowship of the Ring | Andy Serkis | 22 hrs 38 mins | Complete novel | 3 |
| The Two Towers | Andy Serkis | 20 hrs 47 mins | Unabridged | 3 |
| The Return of the King | Andy Serkis | 21 hrs 52 mins | Unabridged | 3 |
| The Silmarillion | Andy Serkis | 19 hrs 24 mins | Unabridged | 2 |
Listening orders
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