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Narrated by:
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James Adams
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By:
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H. G. Wells
About this listen
Aroused by trepidation and curiosity, the local villagers bring it upon themselves to find the answers. What they discover is a man trapped in a terror of his own creation, and a chilling reflection of the unsolvable mysteries of their own souls.
In the tradition of Mary Shelley�s Frankenstein comes another undisputed classic of science fiction and horror to stir the imagination and conscience.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,852
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Written by H.G. Wells, the great visionary author, this legendary novel is both timeless and thought provoking. Listeners will thrill to this chilling masterpiece as man boldly takes evolution into his own hands for the first time. Dr. Moreau, a scientist expelled from his homeland for his cruel experiments, continues his transplantations on a small South Pacific island, creating hideous creatures with manlike intelligence.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An Oldie but a Goodie
- By David Thomas on 01-19-15
By: H. G. Wells
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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
- By: Robert Louis Stevenson
- Narrated by: Richard Armitage
- Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 9,077
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 8,175
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Audible presents a special edition of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde narrated by Richard Armitage. With Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Richard Armitage tells the story of a conflicted man who seeks a remedy to free the monster inside him from the clutches of his conscience. Following his celebrated performance of David Copperfield, Armitage delivers another powerhouse performance as the narrator of this Gothic tale.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Changed my understanding of processing literature
- By Brent W on 11-02-17
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The Island of Doctor Moreau
- By: H.G. Wells
- Narrated by: Martina Mercer-Hall
- Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2
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The Island of Doctor Moreau is an 1896 science fiction novel by English author H. G. Wells. The text of the novel is the narration of Edward Prendick, a shipwrecked man rescued by a passing boat who is left on the island home of Doctor Moreau, a mad scientist who creates human-like hybrid beings from animals via vivisection. The novel deals with a number of philosophical themes, including pain and cruelty, moral responsibility, human identity, and human interference with nature. Wells described it as "an exercise in youthful blasphemy.
By: H.G. Wells
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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (AmazonClassics Edition)
- By: Jules Verne, Lewis Page Mercier - translator
- Narrated by: James Langton
- Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 83
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In 1866, sightings of a legendary sea monster prompt a daring expedition out of New York City. Professor Pierre Aronnax, his servant Conseil, and whaler Ned Land are among the crew of the United States Navy frigate Abraham Lincoln. Though they are fearless, nothing prepares them for the "creature" itself - the Nautilus - a powerful, destructive submarine years ahead of its time. At the helm of the vessel is the brilliant Captain Nemo, who pulls the men deep into the wonders of the seas and the dark depths of his mind.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I loved this book!!
- By Amazon Customer on 10-19-20
By: Jules Verne, and others
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H.G. Wells Fiction Collection
- The Invisible Man, The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Roberto Scarlato, Charles King - Introduction
- Length: 16 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 57
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In what many refer to as one of the first and greatest science fiction thrillers, a mysterious stranger wanders into an inn, wrapped head-to-toe in bandages. What lies beneath the bandages is something even more mysterious. As Wells tackles issues of identity, deception, and the deterioration of the human mind, listeners will be drawn into the story of the mysterious man, whose own mistakes end up whisking him into a whirlwind of deceit, terror, and even murder. In the end, the question will be asked: when your sense of self and identity vanish, who will you become?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Super organized, captivating narrator
- By Jackie Harwood on 04-28-20
By: H. G. Wells
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The Politically Incorrect Guide to Darwinism and Intelligent Design
- By: Jonathan Wells Ph.D
- Narrated by: Tom Weiner
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 217
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The latest and most bitterly contested battle in the culture war is the controversy over Darwin and intelligent design. But much of what you've heard about it is wrong. Jonathan Wells, a battle-hardened veteran with doctorates in biology and theology, sets the record straight.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Poor content
- By Luigi on 02-27-08
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H.G. Wells: The Science Fiction Collection
- By: H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Hugh Bonneville, Jason Isaacs, Sophie Okonedo, and others
- Length: 27 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,336
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Known as ‘The Father of Science Fiction’, Herbert George Wells’ writing career spanned over 60 years. He was a writer of novels, short stories, nonfiction books and articles. As a young man, Wells won a scholarship to the Normal School of Science in London, sparking his infamous vocation as a science fiction writer. Introduced by film director and H. G. Wells fanboy Eli Roth, this collection features unabridged recordings of the novels performed by Hugh Bonneville, Jason Isaacs, Sophie Okonedo, David Tennant and Alexander Vlahos.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Largely enjoyable.
- By lk on 06-24-19
By: H. G. Wells
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
- By: Washington Irving
- Narrated by: Anthony Heald
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,521
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,902
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In the Dutch settlement of Tarry Town, New York, in a secluded glen called Sleepy Hollow, Ichabod Crane arrives to educate the children of the region. This lanky schoolmaster fancies the idea of marrying the Katrina Van Tassel, but there is a problem with his plan. Abraham “Brom Bones” Van Brunt has already set his heart on marrying her. This rivalry climaxes one autumn night with the appearance of the legendary Headless Horseman, allegedly the ghost of a Hessian trooper....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Love the original
- By Deanna L Tibbetts on 10-17-17
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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 20,906
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 18,825
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 18,755
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
By: Mary Shelley
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The Republic
- By: Plato
- Narrated by: Pat Bottino
- Length: 12 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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In this monumental work of moral and political philosophy, Plato sought to answer some of the world's most formidable questions: What does it mean to be good? What enables us to distinguish between right and wrong? How should human virtues be translated into a just society? Perhaps the greatest single treatise written on political philosophy, The Republic has strongly influenced Western thought concerning questions of justice, rule, obedience, and the good life.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Jowett's 1894 translation
- By Alnia Perpoz on 10-16-09
By: Plato
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Warm Up
- A Tor.Com Original Prequel to Vicious
- By: V.E. Schwab
- Narrated by: Jeremy Arthur
- Length: 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 185
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It's been 297 days since David died - and came back. He may have survived the avalanche, but the aftermath has been far worse. His wife moved out, taking his son with her, and a devastated David hasn't left his house since, terrified of the mysterious new power that followed him home from the ill-fated expedition. After months in seclusion, David's ready for a fresh start, and ventures out, determined to keep his power in check. But David's power isn't the one he needs to worry about.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Too short but great short story
- By Carlos P. on 07-06-24
By: V.E. Schwab
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Beloved
- By: Toni Morrison
- Narrated by: Toni Morrison
- Length: 12 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,218
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Sethe was born a slave and escaped to Ohio, but eighteen years later she is still not free. Sethe has too many memories of Sweet Home, the beautiful farm where so many hideous things happened. And Sethe’s new home is haunted by the ghost of her baby, who died nameless and whose tombstone is engraved with a single word: Beloved.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Author-read Books
- By John R Williford on 07-14-06
By: Toni Morrison
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The Time Traveler's Wife
- By: Audrey Niffenegger
- Narrated by: Fred Berman, Phoebe Strole
- Length: 17 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 13,992
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 10,444
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 10,463
Clare and Henry have known each other since Clare was six and Henry was 36. They were married when Clare was 23 and Henry was 31. Impossible but true, because Henry is one of the first people diagnosed with Chrono-Displacement Disorder: periodically his genetic clock resets and he finds himself misplaced in time, pulled to moments of emotional gravity from his life, past and future. His disappearances are spontaneous, his experiences unpredictable, alternately harrowing and amusing.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of my favorite books
- By Joey on 01-13-08
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- BragSmif
- 05-31-23
That one line
“And I worked like a nigga” that blew me but it was written in the 1800’s but SHEESH
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- Lauren
- 06-22-24
Always wanted to read this
I was always curious about this classic. Unfortunately, I was underwhelmed. I thought there would be more to the story. It was a good read, but I expected more.
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- Alexander Sousa
- 11-27-16
My hopes were not for naught
Being a fan of both H.G. Wells and his books my expectations were high when it came to who was reading the book to me. I expected distinction between X character to be different from Y character and that's what I got. James Adams makes The Invisible man sounds just like I thought he would with multiple changes in his voice as he becomes more and more power hungry. As far as who I think this book, rather this narration is for I'd have to say for people who want to feel like they're in England with all the different characters. Good Luck, my fellow classic book lovers!
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- DaytonDave
- 12-24-20
An old classic well done
Entertaining and narration was very well done. This story was first published in1897! I didn't expect to like it as much as I did.
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- Sara
- 07-04-21
Not sure why this is a classic
maybe this story was the first of it's kind. in any case, it just isn't that good. the dialog stinks. all in all, I give the invisible man a C.
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- Courtney Harbin
- 10-08-21
Fabulous Suspense Tale
Aside from the switching from active to passive voice I really enjoyed this book! Reminded me of Frankenstein. Seriously, what is it with these guys getting god complexes?
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- Jason Begly
- 02-04-21
The Invisible Man
I love this tale. I don't think I have ever read it before, but I can say that no longer. I really like the style of writing from that time period. So different from our time. Elegant in the description and in the way aspects of the story are left for the reader to make out. There is nothing scary in this book for me in the way that other books are in your face. There is a subtle thrill to the idea of a person working on something so drastic and then falling into madness as the possibilities take over his mind. Great stuff, really.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- TrailRunner
- 09-17-22
Classic Story Told Well
By today's standards this story is not particularly horrifying, but the narrator does an excellent job - especially in voicing all the characters - and he keeps the story interesting until the end. He truly is a fabulous and versatile reader!
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- S. Travis
- 12-05-20
Awesome story
Excellent reading of a frighteningly excellent story. Would definitely recommend. The reader is perfect for the subject matter. Will appeal to those not afraid of a varied and intelligent vocabulary.
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-05-22
Great sci-fi
This book was written in 1800 something. It was lovely detailed. Great character study. Motives and such.
Easy fun read.
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