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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
79 reviews
bookishevy's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I was introduced to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by a Bugs Bunny short called Hyde and Hare 🤣
I'm sure you've heard of Jekyll and Hyde syndrome when someone's personality changes into another that is volatile. In the short, the meek Dr. Jekyll keeps turning into Mr. Hyde, a green monster that terrorizes Bugs. In the classic Gothic novella, the change isn't as drastic, but it's enough to fool people into believing the respected Dr. Henry Jekyll and criminal Edward Hyde are two different men.
This story is better than I expected. Even though I knew going in that Jekyll and Hyde are the same person, it's still creepy fun following Jekyll's friend Utterson, a lawyer investigating the strange happenings between Jekyll and Hyde.
I like how Stevenson unfolds this mystery. Hyde is an enigma described as a deformity. People are afraid of him because he is witnessed committing violent acts. Utterson doesn't trust him and wants him out of his friend's life, but can someone as rational as Utterson be able to accept the truth?
Hyde is Jekyll's dark side that allows him to be cruel without repercussions, but the "good" doctor is in a predicament when it becomes clear that Hyde wants to be the dominant personality.
Duality is the main theme, but two other themes are prominent: mental illness and substance use. Imagine having another personality that's so unstable that it completely changes how you present yourself. I'd self-medicate, too 🥴
One of the main differences between the personalities is the voice. Toward the end, as they struggle for supremacy, Richard Armitage oscillates between Jekyll's lilt and Hyde's severe tone with such ease 🤌🏾
This great story was made exceptional by Armitage's performance.
I'd listen to that man narrate a phone book 😩
I'm sure you've heard of Jekyll and Hyde syndrome when someone's personality changes into another that is volatile. In the short, the meek Dr. Jekyll keeps turning into Mr. Hyde, a green monster that terrorizes Bugs. In the classic Gothic novella, the change isn't as drastic, but it's enough to fool people into believing the respected Dr. Henry Jekyll and criminal Edward Hyde are two different men.
This story is better than I expected. Even though I knew going in that Jekyll and Hyde are the same person, it's still creepy fun following Jekyll's friend Utterson, a lawyer investigating the strange happenings between Jekyll and Hyde.
I like how Stevenson unfolds this mystery. Hyde is an enigma described as a deformity. People are afraid of him because he is witnessed committing violent acts. Utterson doesn't trust him and wants him out of his friend's life, but can someone as rational as Utterson be able to accept the truth?
Hyde is Jekyll's dark side that allows him to be cruel without repercussions, but the "good" doctor is in a predicament when it becomes clear that Hyde wants to be the dominant personality.
Duality is the main theme, but two other themes are prominent: mental illness and substance use. Imagine having another personality that's so unstable that it completely changes how you present yourself. I'd self-medicate, too 🥴
One of the main differences between the personalities is the voice. Toward the end, as they struggle for supremacy, Richard Armitage oscillates between Jekyll's lilt and Hyde's severe tone with such ease 🤌🏾
This great story was made exceptional by Armitage's performance.
I'd listen to that man narrate a phone book 😩
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Violence, and Murder
georgewhite92's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Unfortunately, i found it pretty slow going and, because the twist is so well known, the story isnt that engaging either.
I dont think its a bad book but I feel like this it is of its time. I can imagine that, when it was orginally written, it would have been a real page turner but it just didnt keep me that interested.
Its hard to relate to the characters when they are all rich, white men with self-aggrandising notions.
I dont think its a bad book but I feel like this it is of its time. I can imagine that, when it was orginally written, it would have been a real page turner but it just didnt keep me that interested.
Its hard to relate to the characters when they are all rich, white men with self-aggrandising notions.
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Suicide, Violence, Murder, and Classism
Because it is a rather old book, the way it tackles potentially triggering content is very light compared to how a modern story might mention it.philosopher_kj's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Confinement
kathi_kathi's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror
Moderate: Violence
yolanda_h's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Violence
Minor: Suicide and Murder
lethargicbat's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Violence
Minor: Child death, Drug use, and Toxic friendship
pinetree_reads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A good classic. Although it might not be what you consider to be a particular "thrilling" book I was always tempted to just keep going.
It makes you think. But only if you want to.
It makes you think. But only if you want to.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Suicide, and Violence
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
maryry's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide and Violence
221bpinkst's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide, Violence, and Murder
insideunder's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A perfectly accurate adaption of the original novella. A good read to introduce the source material to younger readers who may be put off by the 'antiquated' language of the original. A fast read, and I enjoyed the art of Daniel Ferren. A bit simple and perhaps too fast for a tense mystery, but still fun.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Body horror, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Medical content, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail