The Fellowship of the Ring

A long time ago I tried to read this book. I made it to page 65 before finally giving up. Tolkien uses so many descriptions and adds SO many characters! It becomes overwhelming and boring.

I opted instead for this audiobook. It was intended for radio audiences. It was SO much better. It doesn't say it was abridged, but it used different voice actors to differentiate the different character's dialog. That sped up the pace drastically. Finally I was able to enjoy the world that so many others have raved about.

Before I didn't want anything to do with the books. Now I can't wait to start the next one.