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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (BBC Audio Collection)
The BBC verison is superior in almost every way than this NPR version, but this does have a few things to recommend it. Tom Bomdadil sounds just as I imagined he would. Sam's voice is childish, but for the most part endearing because of that. I imagine this is how he sounded at nine when he first met Frodo and you can easily hear how much he loves his master as this version includes my favorite scene from Book IV as Sam watches Frodo sleep and the light that is shining from within and says to himself, "I love him" and the loving reunion in the tower. Both are interesting inclusions because Americans usually shy away from the showing of same-sex affection so this was welcome in showing that beautiful, pure bond of theirs. The scene with the Barrow-wights is very well done and quite terrifying. You can very easily understand why Frodo would have been scared enough to want to run away. The narrator's voice sometimes gets really caught up in the action, dramatically describing the fell beast of the Ring-wraiths or especially Sauron's realization that he is doomed as Frodo puts on the Ring. I almost felt sorry for the Dark Lord there for a minute as he frantically sends his Nazgul to stop that little one, but then I crowed in delight, "Too late! Too late!" Unfortunately, the narrator is the only one that is enthused in this, except for Sam. Frodo is quite lackluster. Don't try to take the Ring away from him, but otherwise you have no idea that his soul is being torn apart. When he claims the Ring/is claimed by the Ring is done well though.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (BBC Audio Collection)
I find this book to be the best amongst the 3 books. The writing style is little different, but I didn't care. The storyline is a lot more interesting than the actions in this book. The plot is well developed. Nice characters and a good story filled with advantures. When I finished reading this one the memories flashed back to me from the beginning till the end. A book that I would want to read again!
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (BBC Audio Collection)
Tolkien knows how to weave a captivating story! You'll want to read the entire trilogy. He sets the standard that many recent authors have tried to copy, but he is the master story-teller.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (BBC Audio Collection)
In a land of myth, evil sounds the death knell for good; a few heroic races resist a terror who threatens to enslave all who strive to hinder him from grasping the Ring he once wielded. J.R.R. Tolkien, eminent translator and scholar, brings Middle-earth to life in The Fellowship of the Ring. A fellowship of nine companions sets out to destroy the One Ring: four naive hobbits, two valiant men, one dexterous elf, one steadfast dwarf, and the unassuming wizard Gandalf.The Fellowship of the Ring enthralls with enchanting moments like Bilbo's birthday party but chills the blood with its ghastly Black Riders. Written in the high style of ancient pre-history like Tolkien's prequel The Hobbit, once underway, Fellowship is a page-turner. Using third person limited narration, but often seen through the eyes of Ring-bearing hobbit Frodo, it recounts the first stage of the companions' journey. Tolkien's world is so real that I want to live there. The grandfather of all fantasy and science fiction, The Lord of the Rings is a must-read trilogy for all fans of those genres. Following bewitching Fellowship, the tension builds in The Two Towers and climaxes in the exhilarating The Return of the King.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (BBC Audio Collection)
Bilbo Baggins finds a ring in the cave of Gollum. Soon after many years, Bilbo passes the ring to his nephew Frodo Baggins. Frodo finds himself with friends and family to the elfish city of Rivendell, not knowing what lurks behind every corner. As they pass along in Rivendell the Fellowship finds itself on a quest to destroy the One Ring of power. With this and much more exciting events and goose bump chills. Will good defeat evil once and for all?
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (BBC Audio Collection)
Frodo gets the one ring from his uncle Bilbo. Frodo goes to Rivendell to seek councle to see what to do wth the one ring. wile in Rivendell Frodo meets Aragorn, Gimli, Legolas, and Borrimier. They get the name the Fellowship of the Ring. They start to head out to Mount Doom and find themselves going through Moria were Gandalf loses his life. The fellowship makes it to amen hen were Frodo and Sam Gamgee leave for Mount Doom by there selves.