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The Shawshank Redemption

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: Frank Muller
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Stephen King’s beloved novella, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption—the basis for the Best Picture Academy Award–nominee The Shawshank Redemption—about an unjustly imprisoned convict who seeks a strangely satisfying revenge, is now available for the first time as a standalone book.

A mesmerizing tale of unjust imprisonment and offbeat escape, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption is one of Stephen King’s most beloved and iconic stories, and it helped make Castle Rock a place readers and listeners would return to over and over again. Suspenseful, mysterious, and heart-wrenching, this iconic King novella, populated by a cast of unforgettable characters, is about a fiercely compelling convict named Andy Dufresne who is seeking his ultimate revenge. Originally published in 1982 in the collection Different Seasons (alongside “The Body,” “Apt Pupil,” and “The Breathing Method”), it was made into the film The Shawshank Redemption in 1994. Starring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, this modern classic was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and is among the most beloved films of all time.

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Frank M Captivates

This story is one of the best ever written, thank you Steven King. That said…. Frank Mueller will captivate you so that even if its a not so good write, you will finish the listen. I follow FM because of his ability to keep you wanting more in each and every story he narrates. No doubt my #1 narrator to listen to. Please dont stop your calling. Fyi: listen to J Grishams “the Testament” w/FM narration. You will not be sorry.

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Couldn't wait for this

My favorite movie of all time is now my favorite audiobook. Get busy living or get busy dying.

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Two of my favorites

There’s nothing like a Stephen King novel read by the GREAT Frank Muller. (Such a loss)

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definitely the best book I've listened to all year!

while the narrative is somewhat along the lines of the movie, the Storyteller goes into much more depth than the movie ever could. I really enjoyed this book the orator was magnificent!

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As usual, better than the movie

The attention to the details, as well as a reading but someone who sounds similar to Morgan Freeman made this listen outstanding.

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Classic Stephen King ( though not horror)

If you loved the movie, read this novella, the source material for the film. Wisely, the movie stays quite true to the book. Narrator was fine. Stephen King is an amazing author.

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The narrator was PERFECT!!

This has long been one of my top 10 movies. Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins were perfection. The story is perfection. This being said, this audible presentation of the literary genius of Stephen King stands alone as PERFECTION!!! It does not rival nor take away from the movie. It is wonderful on its own. This is a beautiful story no matter of you read it, listen to it, or watch it.

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Wonderful story and movie.

I've always loved this movie. The book is a bit different like always but the screenplay followed fairly close.
I'll be watching the movie tonight for sure. I can't help it.

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Classic King story

Not sure what to say. It's a short listen, but a good one. Thank you Sai King for another beautiful story.

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Love the added details

The Shawshank Redemption, is my favorite movie, like so many others. I enjoyed this rendition, with the added details, like how Andy had money to pay for things, without straying from the movie’s story line. I also enjoyed and appreciated that it was a quick read!

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