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Frankenstein

By: Mary Shelley
Narrated by: Dan Stevens
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About this listen

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 Thought-Provoking Heartfelt Inspiring Science Fiction Fiction Emotionally Gripping Thriller British Literature

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Brilliant narration of a classic story, couldnt stop listening, despite the relentlessly grim storyline one of the best books I have read (had read to me!)

Absolute Classic

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Outstanding use of the English Language! The story is compelling and easy to see why it has stood the test of time.

Brilliant

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I used to be so infatuated with Dan Stevens when he was in Downton Abbey. And then I learned he could sing, and now this.
His voice is so perfect. I tend to listen to most audiobooks in ×2 speed but I didnt want to miss any moment of his performance and listened to the whole book in normal speed. I never ever do that.
His performance was so brilliant, each character had such a distinct voice, it was extraordinary to listen to him switch from character to character.

I have been so blown away by his performance that only now will I spend a few words to express how perfect this book was. Here "it was a perfect classic book". That's all you need to know really. so many passages I highlighted. So many memorable quotes. My favourite adaptation was from the "National theatre live" With Benedict Cumberbatch as Frankenstein and Jonny Lee Miller as the creature. That's what made me want to read the book. But all three, the play the book and the audiobook where equally phenomenal. I would strongly suggest you give them a chance!

Dan Stevens is Devine

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Expected the story to seem very dated but was pleasantly surprised. Superb bit of beautifully crafted storytelling. And the narration was superb, appropriate and utterly flawless.

Perfect story and perfect narration

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a wonderful reading of a classic tale that I immensely enjoyed! having seen multiple adaptations of the story I was still pleasantly surprised by the original, and it still feels like there is so much to explore in the original text.

great

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