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julesb04's review against another edition
4.0
“I sat in the sun on a bench; the animal within me licking the chops of memory; the spiritual side a little drowsed, promising subsequent penitence, but not yet moved to begin.”
emilyjx's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
tina_perseveres's review against another edition
I read this a while ago but recall it was an interesting read. I think I read it circa 2005.
hraeearl22's review against another edition
4.0
I appreciate the ways in which this book affected Western culture. I can see the influence of Freud, as well as that of Christianity in Jekyll’s attempt to separate his “good” and “evil” selves. In modern psychology, we know that the concept of good and evil is far more complicated than ego vs. id or good vs. bad. In fact, it is untrue that our “base” impulses are always “bad”. It is interesting that Stevenson wrote Jekyll as unsuccessful in his attempts to divide himself, despite the common societal/scientific beliefs of the time.
As a side note, this story could function perfectly as an allegory for drug addiction.
As a side note, this story could function perfectly as an allegory for drug addiction.
absbia777's review against another edition
4.0
I'm ashamed of myself for having never read this classic before. (Unless the Wishbone version counts.) It's a story everyone knows in some form or another, so the big twist wasn't a surprise. But what makes this book so great is the fact that it's the first of its kind. Robert Louis Stevenson set the standard for horror novels, which is one fantastic feat.
grahmnwc's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastic plot exploring bio-ethics and the unintended consequences of attempting to suppress portions of human nature.
kjaba's review against another edition
3.0
I would have preferred to have read the story from Dr Jekylls point of view rather than a 3rd person. Overall I enjoyed the story and the idea of having both good and evil fighting for power within us.