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Frankenstein
by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley · read by James Scott · 9 hr 49 min
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Ambition births a nightmare. When brilliant young scientist Victor Frankenstein unlocks the secret of life, he fashions a being from lifeless parts—then recoils in horror from the creature he has made. Rejected and alone, the Creature turns from wonder to wrath, vowing to haunt his creator. From storm-lashed laboratories to alpine chasms and frozen seas, Mary Shelley’s groundbreaking tale fuses Gothic dread with prophetic science fiction to ask what we owe our creations—and what makes us human. Narrated by James Scott, this vivid, emotionally layered performance captures the urgency of Victor’s confession and the aching eloquence of the Creature’s plea. Hear the crackle of lightning, feel the chill of the Alps, and follow a relentless pursuit that drives both maker and made toward a shattering reckoning. Perfect for fans of classic horror, dark psychological drama, and moral thrillers, this definitive recording brings new immediacy to a timeless story of genius, guilt, and responsibility. Press play and experience the novel that still electrifies.
Students: listen along while you read. Frankenstein runs 9 hr 49 min, read by James Scott. Press play on the free sample above to hear the voice first.
| Chapter | Starts at |
|---|---|
| Letter 1 | 0:21 |
| Letter 2 | 9:17 |
| Letter 3 | 19:23 |
| Letter 4 | 21:44 |
| Chapter 1 | 43:12 |
| Chapter 2 | 56:50 |
| Chapter 3 | 1:14:13 |
| Chapter 4 | 1:35:11 |
| Chapter 5 | 1:55:32 |
| Chapter 6 | 2:13:39 |
| Chapter 7 | 2:34:39 |
| Chapter 8 | 3:04:09 |
| Chapter 9 | 3:27:59 |
| Chapter 10 | 3:47:01 |
| Chapter 11 | 4:07:28 |
| Chapter 12 | 4:31:08 |
| Chapter 13 | 4:49:03 |
| Chapter 14 | 5:06:35 |
| Chapter 15 | 5:20:01 |
| Chapter 16 | 5:44:46 |
| Chapter 17 | 6:10:10 |
| Chapter 18 | 6:24:51 |
| Chapter 19 | 6:45:42 |
| Chapter 20 | 7:05:05 |
| Chapter 21 | 7:31:51 |
| Chapter 22 | 7:58:41 |
| Chapter 23 | 8:25:03 |
| Chapter 24 | 8:44:58 |
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- Length
- 9 hr 49 min
- Narration
- Solo narrator
- Format
- Unabridged audiobook
- Released
- September 2024
- Publisher
- Academy Voices
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9798875177163
Who narrates the Frankenstein audiobook?
This edition of Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is narrated by James Scott.
How long is the Frankenstein audiobook?
It runs 9 hr 49 min, unabridged, so you hear the complete text.
Is this audiobook narrated by a real person?
Yes. Every Academy Voices audiobook is Certified Human Voice: performed start to finish by a real narrator.
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