Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption

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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 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, is one of the most beloved films of all time and is IMDb's top-rated movie of all time.

(P)2009 Penguin Audio

Critics Review

  • One of the great storytellers of our time

    GUARDIAN
  • The midlength narrative suits King’s talents particularly well . . . Stories that cover a surprising amount of emotional territory but can still be read in a sitting

    THE WASHINGTON POST
  • Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption remains one of [King’s] most deeply humane and hopeful works of fiction

    VARIETY

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