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  • Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption

  • By: Stephen King
  • Narrated by: Frank Muller
  • Length: 3 hrs and 58 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (675 ratings)
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Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: Frank Muller
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Summary

Number one New York Times best-selling author Stephen King's beloved novella, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption - the basis for the Best Picture Academy Award-nominee The Shawshank Redemption - about an unjustly imprisoned convict who seeks a strangely satisfying revenge.

A mesmerising tale of unjust imprisonment and offbeat escape, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption is one of Stephen King's most beloved and iconic stories and it helped make Castle Rock a place listeners would return to over and over again. Suspenseful, mysterious and heart-wrenching, this iconic King novella, populated by a cast of unforgettable characters, is about a fiercely compelling convict named Andy Dufresne who is seeking his ultimate revenge.

Originally published in 1982 in the collection Different Seasons (alongside 'The Body', 'Apt Pupil' and 'The Breathing Method), it was made into the film The Shawshank Redemption in 1994. Starring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, this modern classic was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, is one of the most beloved films of all time and is IMDb's top-rated movie of all time.

©1982 Stephen King (P)2009 Penguin Audio

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"When two giants team-up, power follows. King needs no introduction, and Library Journal calls Muller the first superstar of audio. In this program Muller tells King's earthy story of perseverance in Shawshank Prison in raw, gutteral tones. Harsh though the story is, the delivery carries the intimacy of a friend talking to the listener from the passenger seat....Muller's flawless reading enriches King's powerful story, providing a superlative audio program." ( AudioFile)

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shame it isn't Morgan Freeman voicing the book but its good, I highly recommend this even if you watched the movie its goes in more detail.

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A Masterpiece .

I do not feelqualified to review a book by the master craftsman that is Stephen King. It is suffice to say that in my opinion this is one of the finest short stories that I have had the privelidge of reading.

A tale of prison life in the American penal system during the 1950s and 60s. Grippingbrutal, but ultimately uplifting, I read this book in one evening, I was almost unable to take off my headphones.

Brilliant narration, the narrator reminded me of Morgan Freeman, who of course starred in the movie, based on this book.

I honestly cannot recommend this marvelous audiobook enough.

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A little gem

This is a very short book by Stephen King's standards, but I think it's one of his best. A superbly told and uplifting story of the triumph of hope over adversity, full of sharp humour, a lot of sadness and regret, and with marvellously drawn characters. King's books adapt wonderfully well to audio, and Frank Muller might have been born to read them - his narration is nothing less than a tour de force. I confess that I listened to it at one sitting!

Five stars without a doubt and strongly recommended.

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Redemption ..... sums it up really.

Love the story, the film & this audible.

A re-visit is due shortly of one or the other.

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great

What did you like most about The Shawshank Redemption?

For fans of the movie, this book does not disappoint. Read by my teenage son and he liked it as much as the movie. Recommended.

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Brilliant

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Such a great story and Frank Mullers laid back style is perfect for telling it.

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I could listen to the ending again and again. I live near the sea and I walked down to the beach and sat and listened to this in the sunshine, so uplifting at the end.

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Saw the film first

The film as we all know was a classic and despite seeing it first . I was not disappointed by the book. took a while to get use to the Narrator but worth perceiving.

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Great little novella

Would you consider the audio edition of The Shawshank Redemption to be better than the print version?

Thoroughly enjoyed the performance of this little story. I'd seen the film before but this was a great version.

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classic

great story, kept me wanting to hear more. Characters really easy to get along with. love the ending.

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Escapism at its best.

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The narration of this story is superb. The plot ambles along and the picture drawn of prison life in the 50's convinces me. This is Stephen King at his masterful best- telling extraordinary tales about ordinary people in a way that convinces and draws you in. Perfect for a long trip.

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