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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 Classics European Fiction Genre Fiction Horror Literary Fiction Literary History & Criticism World Literature Scary
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What a fantastic way to rediscover an old favorite. Kenneth Branagh was moving as always.

Fantastic

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

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

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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

Actually, a really good read

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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.

Chapter alignment is wrong

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

Great reading

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

The narrator did a marvelous job.

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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.

Perfect

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

This is an abridged version

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

Magnificent narration if a classic

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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.

What version of the book as this.

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