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Frankenstein
- Narrated by: Dan Stevens
- Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Classics
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Publisher's Summary
Audie Award Finalist, Solo Narration - Male, 2013
Audie Award Finalist, Classic, 2013
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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- Amazon Customer
- 07-23-18
The Modern Prometheus
This is a dramatically different story than the one prevalent and accepted as "Frankenstein" in popular culture. Here is a nuanced and profound examination of a creation's relationship with his creator. Suffering, described through both the creation and the creator, is explored extensively. Abandonment, desire, hope, rage, and tragedy are all present in abundance. One could easily replace the Monster with humanity and Frankenstein with God. And, in fact, it would be severely questionable if someone asserted that was not Shelley's intent. Of course, this is also an exploration of humanity's obsession with the advancement of science and the potential fallout from such leaps. In this regard, I fully agree with many who view this as one of the earliest (if not the first) forays into science fiction. Stevens does an amazing job with the narration and every word sprang out drenched with emotion. It was read almost as poetry, with perfect delivery and nuance. All in all a brilliant listen and absolute required reading.
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-01-17
a very good reading of a classic tale
I always knew it was a book that influenced other works, but I now see that Frankenstein is one of the most complete and best stories of its kind (specifically, horror stories and stories about men toying with God's powers).
Also, narration was fantastic. Dan Stevens reads perfectly and his different voices are incredibly good and consistent. At one point, I went to look up whether the narrator was actually German because I heard these perfect little hints of accent during the chapters that are narrated by Victor Frankenstein. Yet during the chapters narrated by the monster, he does another voice that makes it immediately clear not only who is speaking, but that conveys really well the monster's unique mix of seductiveness and horror, sophistication and ignorance, misery and malice. Likewise for all other speakers in the book.
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- Mark A Ruiz
- 04-04-17
Amazing!
I've never liked to read and am new to audio books, so I don't have much of a basis for comparison, but this was incredible. The voices and feeling of the reader brought to the story a life that I would have never experienced had I tried to read it myself. I understand why this is a classic. It's an exquisite, deep tale of love, pain, and regret. Everyone should hear it.
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- Cabazone
- 06-27-17
Not what I expected
I purchased this book expecting a great story about a giant monster and the struggle to kill it. What I found was one of the greatest, and most emotionally complex stories I've ever read. By the end, I came to the inescapable conclusion that the villain/monster of the story is Frankenstein, not his creature. The creature is the victim. The victim of a creator so consumed with selfishness he abandoned his creation because of how the creation made him feel. Taken in proper context, the actions of the creature are understandable, but not excusable. There is always personal responsibility. But there is a modicum of understanding for the creature, abandoned to his fate by a cruel and selfish creator, who seeks vengeance on his creator for denying to the creature what he enjoys.
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-10-18
For another person
This book was written for another time period. And I found myself wanting the story to progress faster. It was verbose, and I guess my taste in books are different. I don't regret hearing it, but I will not do so again.
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- Kevin G.
- 09-25-17
Great story. Great performance.
I had to read this book for my AP literature class, and it is by far the best book I have read for an English class so far. Mary Shelley was far ahead of her time, on terms of her insights into human nature. The narration was very good as well. Dan Stevens does a good job of creating a unique voice for each character.
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- Nancy
- 11-25-13
A great listen
What made the experience of listening to Frankenstein the most enjoyable?
I think Dan Stevens is one of the best audiobook performers I have ever heard. He brought this story to life. It was so easy to just get into the story and actually have sympathy for both Frankenstein and the monster he created. I did not expect that as I have always thought of this book as a horror story.
Who was your favorite character and why?
The monster. I felt sorry for him and was surprised by that. When he told his story, the reader could understand how alone he felt . He enjoyed the beauty of the earth was eager to learn about the world and the people he encountered. He just wanted to be loved like everyone else, but that would never happen so he did indeed become a monster.
Which scene was your favorite?
The ending.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No, I enjoyed listening to it a bit each night or in my car on the way to work.
Any additional comments?
You will come away with a new appreciation for this beautifully written work.
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- Janna Wong Healy
- 02-05-14
SUPERB IN EVERY WAY
I never had the opportunity to read Mary Shelley's classic horror story but listening to the incredible narration by Dan Stevens was a fantastic way to experience this masterful piece of writing. The book is at turns exciting, action-packed, sad and dramatic. Dan Stevens' nuanced performance captures every mood from every character. Three months after listening to this book and I'm still thinking about it. This could be my favorite Audible book of all time.
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- Thomas More
- 12-06-15
Perfect Reading
It's impossible to imagine a better rendering of Mary Shelley's classic novel. Dan Stevens imbues Shelley's ornate prose with intelligence and sentiment. The quality of the recording is first rate. In short, a peerless performance.
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- Cartman18
- 02-27-14
What, no Bride of Frankenstein?
I have watched several Frankenstein movies and always thought I knew the story. Boy was I ever wrong. I did not know how lyrical and poetic the story really is. Mary Shelly's book is a wonderful story. I love Dan Stevens' narration as he made the story come alive.
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- Mike
- 11-20-16
Absolute Classic
Brilliant narration of a classic story, couldnt stop listening, despite the relentlessly grim storyline one of the best books I have read (had read to me!)
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- Alexander M.
- 06-21-16
Brilliant
Outstanding use of the English Language! The story is compelling and easy to see why it has stood the test of time.
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-16-16
A good performance of a great story.
An unaltered version of Shelley's fantastic and unsettling narrative. The narration is accurate throughout; the only thing stopping me from giving 5*s is that the reselling lacks a little emotion in places. One could argue that this is reflective of the characters themselves, but I felt a little more vitality could have been given to the retell ing.
Otherwise, a very good performance and well worth acquiring.
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- FENARETI
- 08-21-20
Dan Stevens is Devine
I used to be so infatuated with Dan Stevens when he was in Downton Abbey. And then I learned he could sing, and now this. His voice is so perfect. I tend to listen to most audiobooks in ×2 speed but I didnt want to miss any moment of his performance and listened to the whole book in normal speed. I never ever do that. His performance was so brilliant, each character had such a distinct voice, it was extraordinary to listen to him switch from character to character. I have been so blown away by his performance that only now will I spend a few words to express how perfect this book was. Here "it was a perfect classic book". That's all you need to know really. so many passages I highlighted. So many memorable quotes. My favourite adaptation was from the "National theatre live" With Benedict Cumberbatch as Frankenstein and Jonny Lee Miller as the creature. That's what made me want to read the book. But all three, the play the book and the audiobook where equally phenomenal. I would strongly suggest you give them a chance!
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- M. Davies
- 05-31-17
Perfect story and perfect narration
Expected the story to seem very dated but was pleasantly surprised. Superb bit of beautifully crafted storytelling. And the narration was superb, appropriate and utterly flawless.
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- Chris
- 05-16-16
excellent telling of the classic
Dan Stevens narrates beautifully. I read the book as a youngster and felt the urge to revisit as an adult. Stevens articulates well and characters are easily distinguished . highly recommended.
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- T
- 03-14-15
Wonderful performance
I had never actually read Frankenstein but over the years I pretty much grew to know the entire story.
Listening/ reading the book I must say It's extremely well written and amazing for someone so young to have such depth and emotion in her dialogue.
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-07-17
Excellent yarn
The narration was superb. I was thoroughly entertained throughout. I might listen to it again.
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- Dan
- 05-10-16
Timeless
Any additional comments?
There is a reason this book still resonates after two hundred years. Totally different to the various film adaptations, an epic tragedy I would urge everyone to experience. It is relentlessly miserable, with salvation and redemption for none, so perhaps not all in one sitting.
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- Daniel
- 09-25-17
A classic
Really enjoyed this audiobook but Dan Stevens’ affected voice for the monster made parts especially hard to get through. The constant ‘woe is me’ affected droning made it very hard to sympathise with the monster. Other than that, his narration was great for everyone else and the story as a whole still stands strong.
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- DoctorFirefly
- 09-19-17
Great way to get through a classic
Frankenstein is such a classic but I was reluctant to read this after reading Dracula and hating it. When I saw this edition with Dan Stevens as narrator I took the plunge. It was a little slow to start, taking the form of an epistolary novel with no mention of either Frankenstein or the monster, but I persevered. I was really absorbed in the plot and Stevens voice is very easy to listen to. He also gave distinct voices to the main three narrators so it was easy to keep track of who was talking in the audio format after I stopped listening and restarted.
Highly recommend reading this sci fi classic in this format.
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- nick
- 03-24-20
Old school obviously
You may find it slow, narrator was good but I speed it up to ×1.3 and found it easier to listen to like that. otherwise it's a book that should be on a bucket list.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-16-20
Great listen. Do not listen if you feel guilty.
Frankenstein is overwhelmed with anguish and agony, feeling the weight of the abomination he has created and set loose among his fellow men. Do not listen if you are feeling the weight of anxiety or guilt.
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- Sarah
- 01-05-19
A Wonderful Rendition
The changes in accents were a pleasant surprise, they made a vast difference, especially in such a narrative style as Shelley’s. Shelley is a master of words amd Stevens’ performance does those words justice.
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- Lily Davison
- 06-14-17
Freakily Fascinating
The invention of a genre is always an interesting read.
Mary Shelley's classic, and the worlds first, science fiction novel is brought to life by the animated and enthralling voice of Dan Stevens. His characterisation is involved but does not go into the silly or stupid. You are never yanked out of the stories captivating grasp, but encouraged to lose yourself in the story and the characters.
A classic read with passion.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-15-20
Silly and fun and devastatingly sad
Frankenstein is the star and a hilariously bad person. Great performance of a classic story.
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- Thomas
- 10-11-20
Frankenstein's monster complains poetically
The narrator's voice was amazing, I enjoyed listening to this classic tragedy far more than I enjoyed reading it. Goes well with whiskey or coffee on the porch staring out into the darkness.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-29-20
made me cry, 10/10
Excellent audio performance, fantastic to listen to, made all the more compelling simply by the narration. I read this when I was eleven years old and didn't really understand it or follow along very well. Ten years later I'm crying over my sad monster baby. Also Walton is so gay and i am here for it.
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- Mick
- 07-13-20
Stunning
A must read classic accounting the self-created torment and revenge of Victor Frankenstein and his monster. Beautifully narrated.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-19-20
A tragic but compelling tale
The writing and diction are of the rarest and most brilliant quality. The performance is exceptional.