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  • By: Mary Shelley
  • Narrated by: Dan Stevens
  • Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (712 ratings)

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Frankenstein

By: Mary Shelley
Narrated by: Dan Stevens
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Publisher's Summary

Audie Award Finalist, Solo Narration - Male, 2013

Audie Award Finalist, Classic, 2013

Narrator Dan Stevens (Downton Abbey) presents an uncanny performance of Mary Shelley's timeless gothic novel, an epic battle between man and monster at its greatest literary pitch. In trying to create life, the young student Victor Frankenstein unleashes forces beyond his control, setting into motion a long and tragic chain of events that brings Victor to the very brink of madness. How he tries to destroy his creation, as it destroys everything Victor loves, is a powerful story of love, friendship, scientific hubris, and horror.

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Great book, great narrator

A dark and powerful story, and Dan Stevens a wonderful actor who brings it to life beautifully.

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WHY DID IT TAKE ME SO LONG?!

I felt such a range of emotions listening to this. Dan Stevens did a WONDERFUL job at putting all the expressions in and I really felt for Frankenstein’s Monster. 100% recommend this audiobook and this story in general. So beautifully written for such a sad story.

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WRETCHED CREATURE

One of the best audio books I have listened to yet. I love the narration also, felt perfect for this book.

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Great read

Poor monster. 😭😭😭 heartbreaking book. So different to the modern day interpretations of Frankenstein’s monster. Wonderful reading.

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  • JAK
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fantastic narration of a classic

I've been meaning to read this classic for years. It was different to what I expected, and I loved it! Aesthetically sublime and philosophical. wonderful performance/narration which enhanced my experience.

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A great classic!

I've been binge listening to alot of audio books recently and this one's the best. Awesome book and narration.

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Fantastic performance

You can really tell that Dan Stevens is passionate about this text and it comes through completely in his performance. This Audiobook was a great listen and enhanced my experience of Frankenstein greatly. Highly recommend!

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A chilling classic

The story is written in such a beautiful and poetic language and narrated in equally a beautiful way.
My only criticism is this: the narration of ‘the wretch’ was a little overdone at times.
Having said that, I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook and would recommend it to anyone wanting to tick this off their list!

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still stacks up

the reader of this had great character voices. a classic tale that still stacks up in 2022

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classic literature but a bit of a long drag

Struggles a bit. It takes a bit of listening to follow the language. Sad.

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