Frankenstein

Updated 1831 Edition

By: Mary Shelley

Narrated by: Paul Michael

Although the story of Frankenstein is well known and commonly referenced, experiencing the original novel is well worth the endeavor and illuminates the true depth and complexity that is often missed in modern references. A tale not just of monsters and dark shadows, but of hubris, romance, regret, loss, adventure, morality, isolation, and much more.

Science student, Victor Frankenstein, attempts a new and dark experiment, successfully bringing life to a powerful and grotesque being. Shocked and appalled, his negative reaction sends the confused and now enraged creature into a quest for revenge, while simultaneously searching desperately for acceptance, knowledge, and understanding. Frankenstein must contend with not only the more predictable consequences of such a beast, but also with knowing he, himself, is the ultimately the orchestrator of the mounting destruction, the damaged mind and purpose of this living thing, the losses that occur during both creator and creation’s journey, as well as the destruction he must now seek for the life he created.

This series, published by ONE Audiobooks, seeks to produce Classic titles read by well known and loved audiobook narrators. ONE takes great care to cast these titles with readers who will provide an unmatched listening experience for these important works.

Paul Michael brings his passion to every performance and is considered to be one of the top audiobook narrators in the industry.

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The complexity of the story as a whole

I really loved how this narrator switched tones for each character in the book. This change in the narrator’s voice made it easier to understand what character was speaking but also the overall tone. I also love how this story has a story within a story within a story. It really adds complexity.

Beat audible version of Mary Shelley’s unabridged book : Frankenstein .

The reader , Paul Michael, is outstanding making this gripping novel
Easy to listen to despite its length .