Gr 7-Up Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's classic tale is efficiently rendered in this recording. Though Shelley wrote Frankenstein for a 19th century ghost story competition, the title still conjures up visions of murder and mayhem. Shakespearean actor Ralph Cosham reads the sometimes arcane language with steady vigor and clarity, although variations in vocal style for each character would have been helpful. Well-marked CDs are numbered and include running times. The case is durable plastic, and the contents of individual discs are listed along with the track location of each chapter. A brief biography of the author is also included on the case. Narrated in a calm, undramatic fashion, this recording could be used as an audio supplement in middle and high school libraries where Frankenstein is taught. It also would be a worthwhile purchase for public libraries where classics are in high demand.-Barbara Wysocki, Cora J. Belden Library, Rocky Hill, CT
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