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Carmilla: A Vampyre Tale

By: J. Sheridan Le Fanu
Narrated by: Megan Follows
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This was the very first vampire thriller! Pure innocence becomes the target of age-old evil. Virtuous Laura has grown up in a solitary castle and longs for a close friend. Her wish seems granted with the arrival of a beautiful and mysterious stranger named Carmilla. A friendship develops but the brooding mood and sexual overtones mar Laura's happiness. Will she escape with her life and spirit? Megan Follows' brilliant reading perfectly evokes the dramatic atmosphere of this Gothic Victorian tale. This tale was the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula!

Public Domain (P)2010 BBC Audio Genre Fiction Horror Literature & Fiction Scary Fiction Fantasy

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The story itself is one I already know however the audible performance is less exciting! Megan Follows does not do it justice. It doesn’t flow well, unnecessary long pauses, a bit jumbled. I’d stick to reading it yourself.

Good story, poor audio

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One of the unsung pioneers of the vampire genre, well worth reading. I love the atmospheric prose and the plot twists, classic and yet very imaginative. The reading is professional and enjoyable, and I enjoyed it even though I believe a British accent would add to the experience. I can't, however, award it five stars because the text is censored, which I find patronising and annoying. Stating that this is an unabridged version is untrue and misleading. My trust in Audible products is diminished by this.

Great story, but passages unnecesarily censored.

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The narration was beautiful and the story was engaging. I just feel that it got a little confusing

Beautifully Narrated

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This is a good short vampire story that I did enjoy. It worth a listen if you like that sort of thing.

Good

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I haven’t heard of this until recently, and am wondering why it isn’t more popular.
I have thoroughly enjoyed it. Beautifully written and narrated.

Why is this not more well known?

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