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Dracula [Audible Edition]
- Narrated by: Alan Cumming, Tim Curry, Simon Vance, Katherine Kellgren, Susan Duerden, John Lee, Graeme Malcolm, Steven Crossley
- Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins
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Followers of the popular vampire literary and film interpretations of recent years might be blasé about another performance of the exquisitely written novel that started it all. But listening to this full-cast performance turns out to be remarkably suspenseful and chilling. The superlative cast lends this powerful production the diversity that is required by the structure of the novel, which includes journal entries and letters. Each actor employs various accents, infusing into the characters vibrant emphasis, urgency, and dread. The famed vampire Count Dracula leaves a swath of exsanguinated bodies in his wake as he attempts to relocate from Transylvania to England in 1897, stalked by the brave Van Helsing.
Using Bram Stoker’s original epistolary (letters) and diary structure and a multi-voiced cast of talented and well-known actors, the Audible Studios edition of Dracula is a real treat and has won two Audie Awards. The vampire Count Dracula, having fallen in love with Jonathan Harker’s fiancée, Mina, follows him from Transylvania to England, leaving a swath of dead bodies in his wake, their blood sucked dry. The all-star cast of this thrilling audiobook includes Alan Cumming as Dr Seward, Tim Curry as Van Helsing and Simon Vance as Harker.
Summary
Audie Award, Distinguished Achievement in Production, 2013
Audie Award, Multi-voiced Performance, 2013
Audie Award Nominee, Classic, 2013
Because of the widespread awareness of the story of the evil Transylvanian count and the success of numerous film adaptations that have been created over the years, the modern audience hasn't had a chance to truly appreciate the unknowing dread that readers would have felt when reading Bram Stoker's original 1897 manuscript. Most modern productions employ campiness or sound effects to try to bring back that gothic tension, but we've tried something different. By returning to Stoker's original storytelling structure - a series of letters and journal entries voiced by Jonathan Harker, Dr. Van Helsing, and other characters - with an all-star cast of narrators, we've sought to recapture its originally intended horror and power.
This production of Dracula is presented by what is possibly the best assemblage of narrating talent ever for one audiobook: Emmy Award nominees Alan Cumming and Tim Curry plus an all-star cast of Audie award-winners Simon Vance (The Millenium Trilogy), Katherine Kellgren (Pride and Prejudice and Zombies), Susan Duerden (The Tiger’s Wife), John Lee (Supergods) and customer favorites Graeme Malcolm (Skippy Dies), Steven Crossley (The Oxford Time Travel series), Simon Prebble (The Baroque Cycle), James Adams (Letters to a Young Contrarian), Nicola Barber (The Rose Garden), Victor Villar-Hauser (Fun Inc.), and Marc Vietor (1Q84). These stellar narrators have been cast as follows:
Alan Cumming as Dr. Seward
Simon Vance as Jonathan Harker
Katy Kellgren as Mina Murray/Harker
Susan Duerden as Lucy Westenra
Tim Curry as Van Helsing
Graeme Malcolm as Dailygraph correspondent
Steven Crossley as Zookeeper’s account and reporter
Simon Prebble as Varna
James Adams as Patrick Hennessey
Nicola Barber as Sister Agatha
Victor Villar-Hauser as Arthur Holmwood
Marc Vietor as Quincey Morris
John Lee as Introductory paragraph, various letters
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- English Teacher
- 06-08-21
A Fine Ensemble Cast
A worthy performance of the complete novel. Tim Curry underused, but I suspect that's for personal reasons. Marks were deducted for the performance of Lucy Westenra, which was ... grating. Regardless, it's worth a try.
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- Paul reveley
- 18-11-20
Brilliant
What a fantastic telling of Dracula expertly produced with a simply brilliant cast.
Well done Audible!
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- Bagpuss45
- 17-12-20
Very atmospheric
I read this many years ago and picked it mainly because I like Alan Cummings and Tim Curry. The male narrators were really good, but I don't know if it is Stoker's text, or the female actors' interpretation, but I did find them a bit grating, particularly at the end when Mina Harker was describing the final tumultuous event. It is a shame really, as it did spoil the ending g a bit for me.
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- Paul
- 30-11-21
The First, The Last, The Only….
Can be considered the definitive vampire tale, putting all others to shame…in fact, all the others are a ridiculous sham in comparison.
A pity about Mina’s awful haughty voice…you’re just going to have to put up with it.
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- Crypticdice
- 03-08-18
Loved it
Great story and great narrating. Took a while to get into, but a must read/listen!
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- B.Lyness
- 19-12-18
A superbly written, intriguing tale
The intelligence of constructing a story via diaries from a cast of characters that come into contact in some form with the count is definitely a remarkable achievement considering the quality of the writing & dialogue.
It is show in parts & it wanes a bit in the final stretch but all in all a great achievement.
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- Anonymous User
- 23-05-20
An old story that never gets old
Having read this before it was refreshing to hear an audio version with such a good cast. This brings a newness to the story that I enjoyed, and what a brilliant story it is.
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- sintara von grimshadoow
- 26-07-16
Good
Would you consider the audio edition of Dracula [Audible Edition] to be better than the print version?
I suffer from vision issues, concentration issues and a lack of time and so am grateful to have audio books. I think both print and audio are equally good but it is a joy, a comfort and very relaxing to hear it as a play or narrated story.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Dracula [Audible Edition]?
Well, I have only just finished the first half but Johnathon Harkers diary and Dr Stewards diary were a joy. Also the Captains log and the arrival of the ship.
What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
What can I say about the narrators. Simon Vance, Alan Cumming and Tim Curry are flawless. Some people have criticized Katherine Kellgren but I thought she was alright, though I didn't understand a word of her impression of the old sailor. However, Susan Duerden was abysmal. Her version of Lucy was obviously based on Sadie Frost's version from the 1992 film, which was an abysmal portrayal in a horrendous, though beautifully cinematic adaption.
The chapter of Mina and Lucy's letters to each other after Johnathon's journal nearly melted my brain and almost made me turn off. Frankly the saccharine wording of everything Lucy is the books low note but it is made worse by such awful narration from the actress.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Finally a faithful to book adaption.
Any additional comments?
The book is wonderfully written and atmospheric and I felt that the narration was very good. I would have liked the characters to have been voiced by their actors whenever they spoke as I was hoping for more Tim Curry.
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- Sukhdeep
- 08-09-15
Fantastic story!
I loved the story and I thought all the narrators were fantastic. The audiobook felt atmospheric and intimate. Though the book was laid out using diary entries and ship logs, the reader is able to imagine what is happening and connect with the characters.
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- Amazon Customer
- 19-01-15
Fantastic
I loved every minute a great story with a fantastic cast. hooked right to the end!
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