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The Shawshank Redemption

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: Frank Muller
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 #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephen King's beloved novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, originally published in his 1982 collection Different Seasons and adapted into the 1994 film classic The Shawshank Redemption, now available as a stand-alone edition.

In the most satisfying tale of unjust imprisonment and offbeat escape since The Count of Monte Cristo, new and established King fans alike are swept away to King's mythical Maine woodland of Castle Rock for this suspenseful, mysterious, and ultimately heartfelt story of an innocent convict seeking a startling revenge. Even among King's uniformly beloved and ubiquitous works of fiction, this short story stands out for its unforgettable characters and as the inspiration for the Academy Award–nominated film The Shawshank Redemption. This modern classic is as fresh today as it was in 1982, when it was published alongside "The Body," "Art Pupil," and "The Breathing Method" in Different Seasons. Genre Fiction Horror Literary Fiction Movie, TV & Video Game Tie-Ins Suspense Thriller & Suspense Exciting
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A terrific narrator, a story we probably all know but the short story not the Movie.
Fantastic listen

Wonderful

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Why have so few people listened to this? Is is because the movie was so excellent? Is it because it only goes for 4 hours, and that seems like a poor return for a credit?

Well when I have sat through many a 20 hour story that bored me half to death, this is the polar opposite. Not a word wasted, not a moment I wasn’t engaged. 4 hours of some of the best listening I’ve ever engaged in. Could not recommend more highly

This book should have 10K 5⭐️ reviews!!

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As a huge fan of the author and the film, this book has been on my 'to read' list for ages and it didn't disappoint. In true S.King form, the story is conversational and easy to enjoy. The characters are beautifully developed and the pace is easy. Time to watch the movie again.

A classic

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