Dracula (version 5)


Read by Peter John Keeble

(4.7 stars; 75 reviews)

Dracula as written by Bram Stoker in 1897 was not the first depiction of vampires and other such creatures, Gothic horror stories had been around since the early part of the century. The story related by Bram Stoker is told in an epistolary fashion utilising the journals and diaries of the main protagonists. The storyline is relatively simple; Dracula the longest living and most evil of vampires comes to England with a view to increasing the vampire population of the country. He is thwarted by five friends and driven back to his castle in Transylvania.

It is not the book itself, which by the way is a good horror story, it is the portrayal of Dracula that gripped the imagination of the populous and in particular the entertainment industry. As such “Count Dracula” has become an iconic figure for over 100 years. Numerous world wide interpretations and portrayals both on stage, Cinema, and television have made Dracula synonymous with the undead and all that is evil. - Summary by Peter Keeble (16 hr 26 min)

Chapters

Jonathon Harker's Journal 32:51 Read by Peter John Keeble
Jonathon Harker's Journal 33:22 Read by Peter John Keeble
Jonathon Harker's Journal 34:29 Read by Peter John Keeble
Jonathon Harker's Journal 36:32 Read by Peter John Keeble
Letters Lucy and Mina 20:35 Read by Peter John Keeble
Mina Murray's Journal 34:26 Read by Peter John Keeble
Cutting from ''The Dailygraph,'' 8 August 34:23 Read by Peter John Keeble
Mina Murray's Journal 38:41 Read by Peter John Keeble
Mina Murray's Journal 35:51 Read by Peter John Keeble
Mina Murray's Journal 35:41 Read by Peter John Keeble
Lucy Westenra’s Diary 28:31 Read by Peter John Keeble
Dr Seward's Diary 42:13 Read by Peter John Keeble
Dr Seward's Diary 40:39 Read by Peter John Keeble
Mins Harker's Journal 38:01 Read by Peter John Keeble
Dr Seward's Diary 36:17 Read by Peter John Keeble
Dr Seward's Diary (continued) 29:12 Read by Peter John Keeble
Dr Seward’s Diary 34:27 Read by Peter John Keeble
Dr Seward's Diary 42:29 Read by Peter John Keeble
Jonathon Harker's Journal 35:48 Read by Peter John Keeble
Jonathon Harker's Journal 37:13 Read by Peter John Keeble
Dr Sewards Diary 38:13 Read by Peter John Keeble
Jonathon Harkers Journal 32:52 Read by Peter John Keeble
Dr Sewards Diary 34:49 Read by Peter John Keeble
Dr. Seward’s Phonograph Diary, spoken by Van Helsing 39:13 Read by Peter John Keeble
Dr Sewards Diary 40:58 Read by Peter John Keeble
Dr Sewards Diary 47:12 Read by Peter John Keeble
Mina Harrker's Journal 51:14 Read by Peter John Keeble

Reviews


(5 stars)

the readers voice reminds me of someone. i dont know who but it's like a strangers voice that feels familiar. one of my favorite books. very excited to listen through the day 😊

Wonderful


(5 stars)

The narrator's English accent and tone make this the best audio version I've heard. I'm pleased to have found it here. Thank you!

Delightfully dark and creepy


(5 stars)

the reader approaches the characters, especially Dracula, with enormous empathy and a warm, rolling tone. i found this both compelling and relaxing. Thank yoi for generously sharing your talent and your time. its an enormois achievement to record such a large book with a single narrator

A classic!


(5 stars)

A horror classic read beautifully! Stirred my emotions and brought tears more than once. Well worth your time!

Fabulous!


(5 stars)

I had never read Dracula - everything I knew about it was from the movies that do not do it justice! Incredible writing. The epistolary composition heightened the tension and the feeling of being present in the moment. The reader is terrific! His pleasant, straightforward delivery enhanced the story and did not distract. Highly recommend this book and reader!

Love it!


(5 stars)

I don't know what I expected from this book, but it was better than that. As to the recording: one of the best I've heard on LibraVox. Thank you for volunteering your voice!

Perfect Reader


(5 stars)

Reminds me of Ian McKellen or John Hurt. Voice and accent of a reader make all the difference...well done!


(3 stars)

the reading was alright but I wish he could have named the chapters with numbers like it is in the book