Andy Serkis changed the game entirely.

The Andy Serkis Silmarillion is exclusively available on (Amazon’s audiobook service) in many regions.

Serkis’s voice dropped to a resonant, earth-shaking baritone for Melkor, filled with a terrifying, seductive power. Then, it soared into a clear, heartbreaking tenor for the beauty of Varda. Leo wasn't in a damp apartment anymore; he was standing in the Timeless Halls, watching the universe weave itself out of song.

If you have ever tried to read The Silmarillion and found yourself bogged down by the density of the prose or the sheer number of names,