Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus
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Narrated by:
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Simon Templeman
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Anthony Heald
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Stefan Rudnicki
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By:
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Mary Shelley
About this listen
Frankenstein, a masterpiece of 19th-century Gothic horror and considered to be the first science-fiction novel, is a subversive tale about the corrupt tendencies in humanity's most "civilized" ambitions.
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- ValleyofKnights
- 12-10-21
Absolute Classic!!
Classic story that we all know from popular culture, right? Wrong!
I went into this audiobook thinking I knew the story already but I was wrong. The popular movie depictions that I've seen growing up are not anything like the original story.
All narrators delivered the dialogue beautifully and the language used was so smooth and easy flowing that every moment was a pleasure.
Would recommend to any and all.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- DR
- 25-08-12
First-Class Reading of this Profound Tale
Superb reading of this thought-provoking and morally probing novel - the best I have ever heard. The actors who read the parts of Walton and of Victor Frankenstein have particularly expressive voices. I would have preferred a less 'American' accent for the monster, but despite my prejudice in this regard I have to say that this actor performed his part well. I recommend this complete reading of 'Frankenstein' enthusiastically.
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- Solaire
- 02-10-14
Great cast
Would you listen to Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus again? Why?
Yes. The cast really brought it to life and the "voices" were perfectly pitched for the tone and age of the material.
What other book might you compare Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus to, and why?
There's shades of Poe in the Frankenstein narration. Certainly he needs to cheer up a bit, and oh yes maybe realise it's his mess so he should clear it up.
Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favourite?
Walton. I could listen to Simon Templeman all day.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
When the creature realises he will never be accepted by other people.
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- romy e
- 18-01-22
Highly recommended! Simon Templeman shines
Simon Templeman as Walton is absolutely outstanding- what a voice. The other two also seem perfectly fitted to their characters, I could almost be fooled that this was literally read by Victor Frankenstein come-to-life.
to add something which might be relevant to someone that does not have English as their first language - this book was mostly easy to understand for me as a non-native English speaker. some of the words are a bit outdated but most are easy to understand from their context.
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