The Lord of the Rings: Audiobook
According to The Books Insider's catalog data, The Lord of the Rings runs an estimated 35.3 hours as an audiobook, narrated by Ian Holm (about 23.5 hours at 1.5× playback speed).
The instrumentWhen will you finish it?
Based on 35.3 hours of listening (estimated).
| Your pace | You'll finish in |
|---|---|
| 30 min / day | 71 days |
| 1 hour / day | 36 days |
| 2 hours / day | 18 days |
| 1 hour / day at 1.5× | 24 days |
You'll finish in–by –
Part of The Audiobook Finish-Time Calculator: the same instrument for any of the 12,201 audiobooks we measure.
What our data says
- At 35.3 hours (estimated), it runs longer than 99% of the fantasy audiobooks we measured.
- That's 212% longer than the average fantasy audiobook (11.3 hrs across 1838 titles in our dataset).
Computed from fantasy audiobooks in The Books Insider dataset (build ); listening time estimated from page count. Methodology.
Who is this for?
Best for fantasy listeners who want epic quests: a long-haul epic at 35.3 hours (estimated).
About the book
With its first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on March 8, 1981, this dramatised tale of Middle Earth became an instant global classic. It boasts a truly outstanding cast including Ian Holm (as Frodo), Michael Hordern (as Gandalf), Robert Stephens (as Aragorn), Bill Nighy (as Sam Gamgee) and John Le Mesurier (as Bilbo). Brian Sibley's famous adaptation has been divided into three corresponding parts, with newly-recorded beginning and end narration by Ian Holm, who now stars as Bilbo in the feature films based on The Lord of the Rings . Part One, The Fellowship of the Ring , introduces us to Frodo Baggins. With his uncle Bilbo having mysteriously disappeared, Frodo finds himself in possession of a simple gold ring that has great and evil power. It is the Ruling Ring, taken long ago from the Dark Lord, Sauron, who now seeks to possess it again.
How to listen to The Lord of the Rings free
New members at audiobooks.com get three free audiobooks with the trial.
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Start listening freeQuestions listeners ask
How long is The Lord of the Rings as an audiobook?
The Lord of the Rings runs about 35.3 hours, our estimate from its 1193 pages at a typical narration pace. At 1.5× speed that drops to roughly 23.5 hours.
Is The Lord of the Rings free as an audiobook?
Yes, for new listeners: the trial starts you with three free audiobooks.
Who narrates The Lord of the Rings?
The Lord of the Rings is narrated by Ian Holm.
Is The Lord of the Rings worth listening to at 1.5× speed?
At 1.5× you'd finish in about 23.5 hours, saving 11.8 hours. Most listeners adjust to 1.25–1.5× within a chapter or two.
When was The Lord of the Rings first published?
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien was first published in 1954.
