The Return of the King — Audiobook
The instrumentWhen will you finish it?
Based on 14.9 hours of listening (estimated).
| Your pace | You'll finish in |
|---|---|
| 30 min / day | 30 days |
| 1 hour / day | 15 days |
| 2 hours / day | 8 days |
| 1 hour / day at 1.5× | 10 days |
You'll finish in—by —
What our data says
- At 14.9 hours (estimated), it runs longer than 74% of the fantasy audiobooks we measured.
- That's 21% longer than the average fantasy audiobook (12.3 hrs across 761 titles in our dataset).
Computed from fantasy audiobooks in The Books Insider dataset; listening time estimated from page count.
Who is this for?
Best for fantasy listeners who want magic systems — a solid week of commutes at 14.9 hours (estimated).
About the book
The devastating conclusion of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic tale of adventure. The Dark Lord has risen, and as he unleashes hordes of Orcs to conquer all Middle-earth, Frodo and Sam struggle deep into his realm in Mordor. To defeat Sauron, the One Ring must be destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom. But the way is impossibly hard, and Frodo is weakening. The Ring corrupts all who bear it and Frodo’s time is running out. Will Sam and Frodo succeed, or will the Dark Lord rule Middle-earth once more? "A triumphant close … a grand piece of work, grand in both conception and execution."—Daily Telegraph This brand-new unabridged recording is narrated by the acclaimed actor, director and author, Andy Serkis.
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Start the free trialQuestions listeners ask
How long is The Return of the King as an audiobook?
The Return of the King runs about 14.9 hours — our estimate from its 505 pages at a typical narration pace. At 1.5× speed that drops to roughly 9.9 hours.
Can I listen to The Return of the King free?
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Is The Return of the King worth listening to at 1.5× speed?
At 1.5× you'd finish in about 9.9 hours — saving 5 hours. Most listeners adjust to 1.25–1.5× within a chapter or two.
When was The Return of the King first published?
The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien was first published in 1950.
