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Frankenstein

By: Mary Shelley
Narrated by: Kenneth Branagh
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Summary

Kenneth Branagh, director and star of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, provides one of the most spectacular spoken audio performances ever recorded in this electrifying audio adaptation of Mary Shelley's masterpiece.

One of the greatest horror stories ever written, Frankenstein comes to spellbinding life once again in this tour-de-force performance by the acclaimed director and star of Henry V, Dead Again, and Much Ado About Nothing. The definitive recording of one of the most haunting tales of all time, Kenneth Branagh's performance of Frankenstein is a true audio classic.

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Frankenstein.

I have seen a few films about Frankenstein's monster, most of them good. I felt this is more of a story about the strange mad inclinations within Frankenstein's mind, and the pursuit and reasonings from the monster he created. I believe it an allegory for the human mind and how human beings are evolving. Brilliantly narrated by Kenneth Branagh, who brings the essence of this Gothic classic to the listener.

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Beautiful narration

Beautiful narration and an excellent performance from Kenneth Branagh. Was a pleasure to listen to and evoked the gothic nature of the books intent.

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Really worth getting

Loved it, its hard to imagine the book is 200 years old. Get it soon

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Wonderfull abbreviation of the classic story

A genially touching tale of what it means to be a monster, a timeless classic and a must read.

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