19 hours, 53 minutes • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007228386
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 17 October 2005
Description
Continuing the story begun in The Hobbit, this is the first part of Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings.Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power – the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he la...
Community Reviews Summary of 74,093 reviews
Moods
hopeful 28%
emotional 27%
mysterious 26%
inspiring 24%
challenging 23%
tense 23%
dark 22%
funny 16%
lighthearted 10%
reflective 10%
relaxing 9%
sad 5%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 46% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, GriefModerate
War, Animal death, XenophobiaMinor
Alcohol, Blood, Confinement19 hours, 53 minutes • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007228386
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 17 October 2005
Description
Continuing the story begun in The Hobbit, this is the first part of Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings.Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power – the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he la...
Community Reviews Summary of 74,093 reviews
Moods
hopeful 28%
emotional 27%
mysterious 26%
inspiring 24%
challenging 23%
tense 23%
dark 22%
funny 16%
lighthearted 10%
reflective 10%
relaxing 9%
sad 5%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 46% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, GriefModerate
War, Animal death, XenophobiaMinor
Alcohol, Blood, Confinement