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Frankenstein
- By: Mary Shelley
- Narrated by: Dan Stevens
- Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 21,027
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 18,934
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 18,863
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.
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3 out of 5 stars
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ARE WE ALWAYS TO BE UNHAPPY?
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 01-28-16
- Frankenstein
- By: Mary Shelley
- Narrated by: Dan Stevens
Beautiful story and writing
Reviewed: 06-14-21
I've never read or even heard the full story until I listened to this and all I knew going into it was that it was the classic tale of a man who made a monster but I was pleasantly surprised by the beautiful writing. It was originally published in 1818 so some of the words were a bit foreign to me but it was still very easy to follow and understand. The story was also beautiful and I almost felt some sympathy for the monster once or twice. The narrator also did a wonderful job. Definitely recommend this classic to anyone!
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The Secret History
- By: Donna Tartt
- Narrated by: Donna Tartt
- Length: 22 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 231
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 187
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Story4 out of 5 stars 188
The smartest murder-mystery you will ever hearA misfit at an exclusive New England college, Richard finds kindred spirits in the five eccentric students of his ancient Greek class. But his new friends have a horrific secret. When blackmail and violence threaten to blow their privileged lives apart, they drag Richard into the nightmare that engulfs them. And soon they enter a terrifying heart of darkness from which they may never return.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Not worth it
- By Meg on 01-11-11
- The Secret History
- By: Donna Tartt
- Narrated by: Donna Tartt
Would've liked a different narrator
Reviewed: 06-14-21
I really loved this book and I actually found the story interesting and couldn't stop listening but I really wish there was an option to choose a different narrator. Not only do I not think authors should narrate their books themselves, as they are authors not actors, but the voices and accents were a bit distracting at times. I know nothing about different American accents in certain states and regions but it was a bit harsh in my opinion. Maybe if this had a different narrator option I would've given it 5 stars, but it did bring down the rating for me. Might buy this book as a physical copy since I admired some of the characters and loved the story.
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