Frankenstein

The Modern Prometheus

By: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

Narrated by: Jim Donaldson

Frankenstein is infused with some elements of the Gothic novel and the Romantic movement and is also considered to be one of the earliest examples of science fiction. Includes introduction and commentary by Mary Shelley. Required reading for any fan of science fiction and horror genres. A classic.

Public Domain (P)2011 Trout Lake Media

A Very Good Performance of a Classic Novel

This audiobook was actually my first complete experience of this novel. I'd started it a couple of times, but it's very hard for me to read printed text, listening to prose is so much easier for me.

So anyway, the novel is very, very perfect. This edition, I think, is very well done. The narrator does a great job with all of the characters. Sometimes, especially in older novels, some of the female characters done by male narrators seem kind of put on, as do almost any character with any type of an accent.

But this narrator does a very, very good job. The different accents are bold and authentic and done with an air of meaning and authority that I really, really liked.

Jim Donaldson's speech patterns are also very clear and easy to understand.

I think he does a great job reading this classic novel, making it very enjoyable and very accessible.

Beautiful

A classic that should be read. A very insightful look at human nature. Both beautiful and horrible at the same time.

Truly a classic

The original Frankenstein, which is very different than most of the films, is clever, insightful and vibrant.

Well read classic

The story is a bit tedious to modern ears, and can go on a bit at parts, but it IS a classic novel for a reason. Narrator does an excellent job and has a nicely gruff voice.

loved it!

awesome narrator. I was surprised with how much I enjoyed it! I loved the voices he did for the different characters, it helped me follow the story.