The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings Boxed Set: The Hobbit, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King

This boxed set is a fantastic way to revisit a familiar favourite. The books themselves are masterpieces: epic, imaginative, and full of heart. If you’ve read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings before, this is the perfect edition to own. The box is sturdy, the cover illustrations are lovely, and overall it feels like great value for money. A wonderful gift or keepsake for any Tolkien fan.

Lovely books. Absolutely loved reading them and then watching the extended edition films. Massive nerd for lotr and the hobbit!

Gift for my son who's very happy with it. Thumbs up

Bought as a gift for my son. He seems happy and the set looks the part, so it's a thumbs up from me !

Having been a fan of the LOTR films (extended cut all the way!), it was about time I read this brilliant collection of stories for myself. Currently, I'm only on the second chapter of the Hobbit, but in terms of the quality of the physical books, I was very impressed with the boxset. It makes for a great collection piece and at a reasonable £23.00, I consider it good value for money. Each book has a gorgeous layout for the covers and is a great size for those on the go readers. This is all I can say for now, I'd highly recommend these books for those new to the Tolkien world. The delivery was a pleasant surprise, as I ordered them on the Thursday and they arrived on the Friday (they weren't supposed to arrive until the following Tuesday) so this was very impressive especially as I don't have Amazon Prime. Highly recommend, take a read!

The books themselves are phenomenal. Tolkien is a genius and I loved these books so read them! The product however… As mentioned I think for the box set this price is absolutely reasonable the print is nice and the covers are pretty. However if you wanted this for decoration or to last (especially if you take forever to finish a book) this book will damage easily. The box for the set is very thin and poor quality. The colour comes off extremely easily. The pages and cover bend out of shape so easily. I’m someone who likes to look after my books and have them looking pretty In their sets on the shelf but this one just got bust up so quickly even when well looked after. If none of the above bothers you and you just want to read the books then it’s great value for money.

The book needs no introduction or endorsement from me and these unabridged readings of Tolkien by Rob Inglis are perhaps the greatest advert for audiobooks. His performance of the many character voices and songs perfectly matches the words and tone of the books. The recordings date back some 25 years, well before the hype of the movies and the modern audiobook boom. They take even longer than the movies to listen to (The Hobbit alone is 10 CDs) but it's time well invested. Inglis'voice is warm, the pace perfect to keep up with the odd names and married to the text the overall effect is to draw you in. I listened in the car, but I imagine a quiet room with a comfy chair by a fire with a big book of Middle Earth maps and drawings on your lap would make for a deeply satisfying multimedia experience. All you'd need is a regular supply of tea, fruit cake and mince pies for sustenance. I'd listened to The Lord of The Rings a dozen or so years ago but somehow never The Hobbit until now. What a corking take, action from the off and a pace that belies the age of the original text (mid 1930s). Being familiar with the characters and world from LOTR may colour my judgement, but I felt I could tell this was the lighter, more accessible book, which is to say the one aimed at children, albeit the patient, literate children from almost 100 years ago who had attention spans vastly in excess of today's breed of smartphone wielding ADHD fidgets. In fact, part of the attraction of these books is the whole idea of shorts and pullover wearing children sitting quietly while being read to.

I couldn’t be happier with The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings box set! The sleek black cover design gives the books an elegant and sophisticated look, making them a perfect addition to my collection. The set feels high-quality, with neatly bound pages and a sturdy slipcase that keeps everything organized. Beyond the stunning presentation, of course, are the legendary stories themselves—Tolkien’s masterpiece of adventure, heroism, and world-building. I’m truly excited to dive into these classics and experience Middle-earth all over again. If you're a fan of fantasy or simply love beautifully designed books, this set is a must-have!