Frankenstein
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3.5 • 307 Ratings
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Publisher Description
The classic tale of men and their monsters is narrated by the host of the spooky Lore podcast.
First published in 1818, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is frequently credited as the first-ever science fiction novel. Her supernatural thriller—about a brilliant scientist who attempts to create a life and ends up destroying countless others—has become a cultural touchstone, sparking 200 years of conversations about human hubris and the unintended consequences of scientific experimentation.
This Apple Books exclusive features Aaron Mahnke reading Shelley’s astonishing tale of men and their monsters. Mahnke—host and creator of the hit podcast Lore (which has been adapted into books and a TV show)—knows a thing or two about scary stories. He’s the perfect narrator for this spooky, unexpectedly heartbreaking classic.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Few novels can be credited with launching entire genres. Written in 1818, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is a gothic tale whose influences are felt in countless works of fantasy, horror and science fiction. Hypnotic and suspenseful, the book slowly unfolds the story of Victor Frankenstein, a ferociously intelligent man whose scientific experiments lead to violent tragedy. Though you’re probably familiar with the basic plot—manmade monster rises up to destroy its creator—it’s fascinating to make connections to the scary stories that came in its wake. Equally compelling is the notion that Shelley found inspiration in her own life; the author’s “creator,” pioneering feminist Mary Wollstonecraft, died giving birth to Shelley, her second daughter.
Customer Reviews
Not bad
The current narrator, Aaron Mahnke, is not A.I., and although very choppy, I listened at 1.25x speed and that seemed to mitigate the issue. The old English takes a bit of getting used to; it's almost like Shakespeare.
A meaningful story, especially since Mary Shelley meant it as an allegory to how she pushed for sexual liberty only to regret it sorely. A compassionate monster who destroyed her life.
Needs improvement
The voice of the narrator sounds a bit robotic with unnatural pauses in between the words, making them not fall on the ears pleasantly. Though it takes some getting used to, the story in and of itself is very well done, exquisite, in fact. I highly recommend the story, though I would recommend to find a better narrator.
Bad narration
This is an excellently written book, but very poorly narrated.