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  • The Two Towers

  • The Lord of the Rings, Book 2
  • By: J. R. R. Tolkien
  • Narrated by: Andy Serkis
  • Length: 20 hrs and 47 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (814 ratings)

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The Two Towers

By: J. R. R. Tolkien
Narrated by: Andy Serkis
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Publisher's summary

This brand-new unabridged audio book of The Two Towers, the second 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.

The company of the Ring is torn asunder. Frodo and Sam continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin – alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.

This continues the classic tale begun in The Fellowship of the Ring, which reaches its awesome climax in The Return of the King.

©1954, 1966 The Tolkien Estate Limited (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
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Critic reviews

‘An extraordinary book. It deals with a stupendous theme. It leads us through a succession of strange and astonishing episodes, some of them magnificent, in a region where everything is invented, forest, moor, river, wilderness, town and the races which inhabit them.’
The Observer

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

‘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

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just marvellous

a classic through and through. Andy Serkus shines and brigs to life the immortal work of JRR Tolkien.

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Andy Serkis is the key

I've tried many times to read this classic trilogy, failing on all occasions but one. That successful undertaking was driven forward by a burning need stirred up by Peter Jackson. If only, back then, Andy's Audible performances had already existed, I would have loved every moment of that experience. Alas, I did not.

Fast forward to 2024, when Andy Serkis brought unabashed joy, excitement, fear and sadness to my written Tolkien world. What a voice! Whilst Gollum's first words sent an absolute thrill through me, every other character was brought to life just as effectively.

I couldn't recommend an audiobook/reader combination more highly than LOTR read by Andy Serkis.

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Andy Serkis

Andy Serkis with his performance of this book joined the genius of storytelling of JRR Tolkien. Best 21 hours spent in the company of them all I love.

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What a thrill!

Andy Serkis' great narration skills and voice acting makes it come jaw-droppingly alive in your ears in all its glory.

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Fantastic narration..

Fantastic narration of the Greatest Story of All Times! Impressive how many voice improvisations Andy Serkis skilfully and superbly masters...

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Profound writing

Listened to this at a time where carrying on felt impossible. The Hobbits taught me that hope only truly comes alive when all hope dies.

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Wonderful!

Serkis gives this timeless story new life with his animated narration. I highly recommend this listen.

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Andy Serkis is Amazing!!

Best version of Lord of the Rings ever!!
Serkis’s voice brings the magic and the world alive like never before!!

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Andy Serkis, best narrator

I wish Andy Serkis read all my favorite books. This installment in the story has lots of Smeagol in it, which Andy Serkis is iconic in performing, but he shines in every dialogue, poem and song.

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Andy Serkis gives amazing homage to JRR Tolkien

Another example of stunning synergy between a brilliant narration and exquisite storytelling. This time, also with Gollum in Serkis’s very own voice!

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