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Frankenstein

By: Mary Shelley
Narrated by: Kenneth Branagh
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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.

Public Domain (P)1997 Hodder & Stoughton Audiobooks
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Chapter alignment is wrong

Wonderful novel and audio read, except that the chapters do not match those of the novel. This is problematic for use in my class, but may not be an issue for those listening for pleasure.

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Actually, a really good read

I'd heard so much about Frankenstein in general society that I just kind of assumed that this novel would be boring and cliche, or that I had already thought of the arguments and tensions of the story. I was wrong, quite happily so! This book is quick and engaging and well worth the read. Kenneth Branagh does a wonderful job with his narration. I very much enjoyed this Audible book

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Fantastic

What a fantastic way to rediscover an old favorite. Kenneth Branagh was moving as always.

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The gentleman's science fiction in a lady's mind!

Eloquently written, the characters were 3 dimensional with depth. Frankenstein tortures himself unnecessarily. The details leave questions.

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Great reading

Amazing story and amazing reading, only wish it was a longer version of the story.

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The narrator did a marvelous job.

I loved this adaptation great job, bravo. I highly recommend this, especially for people who are not into the original text by Mary Shelly.

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Perfect

It doesn't get much better than this. I love the story and know why it is a classic. Kenneth Branagh's performance is flawless.

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This is an abridged version

Excellent performance; however, it is an abridged version I wish I had noticed it before beginning to listen.

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Magnificent narration if a classic

Reknowned Shakespearean actor narrates a classic. Enough said. Listen at night...around Halloween...and a fire. Great stuff!

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What version of the book as this.

I’m a teacher trying to use this in class to cover an abridged version of Frankenstein. I liked how it kept to the original texted, but obviously it was cut. I wanted to know what version of the text this was or where I could acquire the abridged version.

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