The Shawshank Redemption

By: Stephen King

Narrated by: Frank Muller

Length: 3 hrs and 59 mins

Publisher's summary

#1 New York Times bestselling author Stephen King’s beloved novella, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption—the basis for the Best Picture Academy Award–nominee The Shawshank Redemption—about an unjustly imprisoned convict who seeks a strangely satisfying revenge, is now available for the first time as a standalone book.

A mesmerizing tale of unjust imprisonment and offbeat escape, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption is one of Stephen King’s most beloved and iconic stories, and it helped make Castle Rock a place readers and listeners would return to over and over again. Suspenseful, mysterious, and heart-wrenching, this iconic King novella, populated by a cast of unforgettable characters, is about a fiercely compelling convict named Andy Dufresne who is seeking his ultimate revenge. Originally published in 1982 in the collection Different Seasons (alongside “The Body,” “Apt Pupil,” and “The Breathing Method”), it was made into the film The Shawshank Redemption in 1994. Starring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, this modern classic was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and is among the most beloved films of all time.

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Couldn't wait for this

My favorite movie of all time is now my favorite audiobook. Get busy living or get busy dying.

Frank M Captivates

This story is one of the best ever written, thank you Steven King. That said…. Frank Mueller will captivate you so that even if its a not so good write, you will finish the listen. I follow FM because of his ability to keep you wanting more in each and every story he narrates. No doubt my #1 narrator to listen to. Please dont stop your calling. Fyi: listen to J Grishams “the Testament” w/FM narration. You will not be sorry.

Perfect

This is one if the best stories ever written period. It has everything. It’s so moving

definitely the best book I've listened to all year!

while the narrative is somewhat along the lines of the movie, the Storyteller goes into much more depth than the movie ever could. I really enjoyed this book the orator was magnificent!

The narrator was PERFECT!!

This has long been one of my top 10 movies. Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins were perfection. The story is perfection. This being said, this audible presentation of the literary genius of Stephen King stands alone as PERFECTION!!! It does not rival nor take away from the movie. It is wonderful on its own. This is a beautiful story no matter of you read it, listen to it, or watch it.

Wonderful story and movie.

I've always loved this movie. The book is a bit different like always but the screenplay followed fairly close.
I'll be watching the movie tonight for sure. I can't help it.

Classic King story

Not sure what to say. It's a short listen, but a good one. Thank you Sai King for another beautiful story.

Narration

I really enjoyed all of the extra details that I didn't get from the movie and the narrator's voice just kept me enthralled throughout the entirety of this book. Overall, I'd say it was very satisfying as I am picturing from the movie and just remembering all of those intricacies of the character. I really liked how it all unfolded and it was completely from Red's perspective

Well written

Such an easy listen riddled with class and genuineness. Actor was incredible. Could listen to him for weeks.

Bad Sound Quality

It’s a brilliant book and I loved to hear it again. Unfortunately it’s a low quality recording, sounds metallic and has some high pitched noises. Worst audio I’ve ever experienced and it’s really annoying as the narrator actually appears to have a wonderful voice and style.