The Two Towers

Written by J. R. R. Tolkien

Narrated by Andy Serkis

Continuing the epic tale begun in The Fellowship of the Ring.

The Fellowship is scattered. Some prepare for war against the Dark Lord. Some fight against the treachery of the corrupt wizard Saruman. Only Frodo and Sam are left to take the accursed Ring to be destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom.

Mount Doom lies in the very heart of the Dark Lord's realm. Their only guide on the perilous journey is Gollum, a deceitful and obsessive creature who once possessed the Ring and longs to wield its power once again.

As dark forces assemble, the fate of Middle-earth rests with two lonely hobbits—but is Gollum leading them to their deaths?

"Among the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the twentieth century."—Sunday Telegraph

This brand-new unabridged recording is narrated by the acclaimed actor, director and author, Andy Serkis.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Sep 16, 2021
• ISBN: 9781705047583

J. R. R. Tolkien

J.R.R. Tolkien (1892–1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over sixty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.

Reviews for The Two Towers

[hannah denny · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

You couldn't ask for a more skilled and talented narrator than Andy Serkis for The Lord of the Rings.
Mr. Tolkien's trilogy is by far one of the finast pieces of literature in fantasy fiction.
I doubt that I will be watching the Hollywood production of these books again.
I am amazed at the meticulous handling of the English language Mr. Tolkien had.
The Lord of the Rings is an epic work that I highly recommend for any age.
The characters have a timeless appeal.
Tolkien's descriptions paint an easy scenery on which they play out the eternal struggle of good and evil.
There are bits and pieces that I might edit but that's only personal opinion but I wouldn't touch the plot or characterizations.
If I could I'd rate this rendition much more than five stars.

[Angela · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

awesome!! so cool! love Andy Serkis!! he did an amazing job!!

[katarinaespy · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The best narration I’ve ever heard it’s crazy good and the voices are so spot on makes it so captivating

[Amy McDougal · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What an end!!! A total cliffhanger!! I'd completely forgotten how much of a role Sam played as a companion in the journey with Frodo... I love the setup for the final book to come, and I can't wait to start The Return of the King in just a few days!

[tbonious · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Andy Serkis is a god among men. He owns each and every character in this series.

[abigail · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The Lord of the Rings is my favorite book series of all time, and Andy Serkis made it even better!

[Julie Berreth · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The narration is fabulous. I enjoyed every minute. Andy Serkis is unbelievably talented.

[Alden Walker · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

sam and frodo my meow meows babygirl malewife legends RAHHHH

[John W Bjerk · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A truly excellent narration of an excellent book. Serkis has an incredible range of voices and accents, and you can clearly identify each character without the “said Frodo” parts.

I don’t feel like I need to Praise the book itself because it is well known. Suffice it so say, I’ve reread it many times over the years and still find new things to enjoy.

[Jennifer Robertson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Yes do like I yes love good book I yes

[Stealth33 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loved this book. It was a long read but a riveting one.

[Landon Bellum · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Best audiobook ever along with the other ones Serkais has done! Nice job Andy!

[Ben A. Pickett · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The way the voices were done fit the characters as perfectly as anyone could possibly conceive (especially Treebeard's and the orcs).

[Kati Loveless Stephenson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Andy serkis is amazing!! Ha! I listened to the fellowship by rob Ingles and he did good but Andy serkis, wow, he is amazing!

[amcheri-1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Micah and I enjoyed listening to this together.

[bookslesstravelled · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I really liked this book. I had watched the movies, and then became interested in reading the books.

I loved how this one flowed, unwrapping slowly like a morning glory in the early dawn. Beautiful and full of magic. It builds for an epic climax, showing beloved characters new and old.

It continues to tell the tell of Frodo and the Fellowship as well as showing more of Middle-Earth and all her hidden secrets, both good and evil.

[hobbitprincess · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Fantastic, for the 21st time.

[osko · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Very good book, excellent story. (Translated from Spanish)

[sjh4255 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The next journey in the destruction of the one ring... build up to the last book and ends leaving you completely hanging...

[CyanPenumbra · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This second part of the trilogy is completely epic, and the reason why I like this content. And, I can declare myself a fan of Tolkien after reading this book. (Translated from Spanish)

[JorgeLopez · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Continuing with the journey of the protagonists, we keep feeling that we are also walking the same paths, forests, and even dangers you must overcome. With a paralyzing ending, I recommend reading it right after the first part without waiting. (Translated from Spanish)

[bederson-208717 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I think this was full read #3 in my life (this time I actually listened to it). Despite Tolkien saying his one criticism of the trilogy is that they are too short - I disagree. Too long.

[payday1999-430350 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It's one of the oldest fantasy books I've read and It's writing style is interesting and kind of hard to read, but once you get through to the action parts of the books. It get easier to read. Tolkien created a fantastic world that is very detailed.

[drfuriosa · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I genuinely enjoy reading about the adventures that Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli embark on. Book 3 flies by for me. Then, we get to Book 4, which starts off slowly--Gollum is a painfully tedious character, though important--and then crescendos to one of the most suspenseful cliffhangers I've ever read. Well done, J.R.R. Tolkien. Even though I know how it all ends, the surprise of Book 4's ending gets me every single time.

[Jose Mariano H · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

September 2, 2022
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Author: J.R.R. Tolkien

In this second part, the members of the Fellowship of the Ring have separated. The Ring-bearer Frodo and Sam are heading towards the dangerous lands of Mordor, although they will not be alone during the journey. Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli are in search of the other hobbits, Merry and Pippin, who have been captured by orcs.

What can I say about this book? I found the narrative of Middle-earth to be brilliant, with beings like the Ents, Gollum, Saruman, and the danger in which Middle-earth finds itself. Truly an outstanding read. (Translated from Spanish)

[Milo33 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The Two Towers, perhaps could be defined as a better book, is more passionate than in The Fellowship of the Ring, its predecessor, the journeys traveling from the now separated fellowship, seeking the hobbits, and being more intense than the separation of Frodo and Sam. Each subplot has its own stories, from the war of the Ents in Isengard to the arrival of Frodo and Sam at the gates of Cirith Ungol. (Translated from Spanish)

[dinadansfriend · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The fellowship, being sundered the shards of the fellowship continue in their quests. For the review...read the book itself.

[derekcaelin · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I read this as part of my son's bed-time story. There are a lot of dark points in the book but so much about people continuing to try and do their best, even when all hope is lost. It's a great lesson for any child and it's the reason the Lord of the Rings remains one of my favorites.

[Nano86 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I loved this book; it continues the story started in "The Fellowship of the Ring," and the adventure at this point is very advanced, and the reading is very entertaining. In fact, the story moves faster than in the first book. It is highly recommended for anyone, as the different plots that form after the dissolution of the fellowship are very good, and the new characters are very diverse and could be said to be just as endearing. I particularly enjoyed reading the fourth book, which is the storyline of Frodo and Sam. Now that everything related to Middle-earth is very popular due to the series, it’s a great opportunity to discover or rediscover this epic story that has already introduced us to its characters, and now we are at the very conflict of the story, and I can't wait to start the NEXT ONE..... RECOMMENDED (Translated from Spanish)

[tikimoof · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Well, I don't really like the portion in Fangorn Forest in this book either. Interesting to note.

But omg, I'm so incredibly angry about all of Jackson's choices about Faramir/Shelob's lair in the movies ALL OVER AGAIN.