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Frankenstein

By: Mary Shelley
Narrated by: Dan Stevens
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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.

Public Domain (P)2013 Audible, Inc. Classics Horror Women's Voices Scary Emotionally Gripping Inspiring Science Fiction Fiction British Literature
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A dark and powerful story, and Dan Stevens a wonderful actor who brings it to life beautifully.

Great book, great narrator

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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.

WHY DID IT TAKE ME SO LONG?!

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

WRETCHED CREATURE

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

Great read

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Narration was stellar, and it is still an amazement to me that these words were first put to paper by such a young woman, so long ago.

A Classic

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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.

fantastic narration of a classic

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amazing story, amazing narration. I love the voice he gave to all the characters, especially the monster.

amazing narration

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Frankenstein is overwhelmed with anguish and agony, feeling the weight of the abomination he has created and set loose among his fellow men. Do not listen if you are feeling the weight of anxiety or guilt.

Great listen. Do not listen if you feel guilty.

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The changes in accents were a pleasant surprise, they made a vast difference, especially in such a narrative style as Shelley’s. Shelley is a master of words amd Stevens’ performance does those words justice.

A Wonderful Rendition

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Frankenstein is the star and a hilariously bad person. Great performance of a classic story.

Silly and fun and devastatingly sad

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