iamsatan666's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
fast-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
3.75
peyton_mae's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kcmg224's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
kwanbokado's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-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
i’m so sorry
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, and Violence
jo_mentaltravels's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
3.75
EN: For Halloween, I kept the tradition of choosing a story that fitted this date. So it was time for "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" (1886), by Robert Louis Stevenson.
The story follows lawyer Mr. John Utterson as he unravels the mysteries that'd been surrounding his childhood friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll, when a gruesome, enigmatic name crawls into his testament – Mr. Edward Hyde. Utterson, then, goes on to investigate the matter and tie its lose ends, hoping to protect Dr. Jekyll from scandal and deception.
Being a well-known tale, the story, while interesting, wasn't what hold my attention – but the way it was told, which presented me to the perspetive of discrete, but straightforward Mr. Utterson, and how it changed the idea I had of the book. So, it felt more like an exploration of its structure, possibilities and stylistic choices. Similarly to what I felt with "The Island of Dr. Moreau", it'd have been wonderful if "Jekyll & Hyde" had been developed as a novel. Maybe I'll leave the idea in the air...
— Jo. 🐞🍀
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PT: Para o Halloween, mantive a tradição de escolher uma história que se enquadrasse na data. E, assim, chegou o momento de ler "O Estranho Caso de Dr. Jekyll e Mr. Hyde" (1886), de Robert Louis Stevenson.
A história segue o advogado Mr. John Utterson enquanto desvenda os mistérios que têm cercado o seu amigo de infância, Dr. Henry Jekyll, quando um nome tremendo e enigmático aparece no seu testamento – Mr. Edward Hyde. Utterson, portanto, encarrega-se de investigar o assunto e de atar as pontas soltas, esperando proteger o Dr. Jekyll do escândalo e da decepção.
Sendo um conto conhecido, não foi a história, ainda que interessante, que me prendeu a atenção – mas a forma como é contada, que me introduziu à perspectiva do discreto, mas recto Mr. Utterson, e como isso mudou a ideia que tinha do livro. Ou seja, revelou-se mais uma exploração da sua estrutura, possibilidades e escolhas estilísticas. Semelhante ao que senti com “A Ilha do Dr. Moreau”, teria sido maravilhoso se “Jekyll & Hyde" tivesse sido escrito como um romance. Se calhar, vou deixar a ideia no ar...
— Jo. 🐞🍀
The story follows lawyer Mr. John Utterson as he unravels the mysteries that'd been surrounding his childhood friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll, when a gruesome, enigmatic name crawls into his testament – Mr. Edward Hyde. Utterson, then, goes on to investigate the matter and tie its lose ends, hoping to protect Dr. Jekyll from scandal and deception.
Being a well-known tale, the story, while interesting, wasn't what hold my attention – but the way it was told, which presented me to the perspetive of discrete, but straightforward Mr. Utterson, and how it changed the idea I had of the book. So, it felt more like an exploration of its structure, possibilities and stylistic choices. Similarly to what I felt with "The Island of Dr. Moreau", it'd have been wonderful if "Jekyll & Hyde" had been developed as a novel. Maybe I'll leave the idea in the air...
— Jo. 🐞🍀
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PT: Para o Halloween, mantive a tradição de escolher uma história que se enquadrasse na data. E, assim, chegou o momento de ler "O Estranho Caso de Dr. Jekyll e Mr. Hyde" (1886), de Robert Louis Stevenson.
A história segue o advogado Mr. John Utterson enquanto desvenda os mistérios que têm cercado o seu amigo de infância, Dr. Henry Jekyll, quando um nome tremendo e enigmático aparece no seu testamento – Mr. Edward Hyde. Utterson, portanto, encarrega-se de investigar o assunto e de atar as pontas soltas, esperando proteger o Dr. Jekyll do escândalo e da decepção.
Sendo um conto conhecido, não foi a história, ainda que interessante, que me prendeu a atenção – mas a forma como é contada, que me introduziu à perspectiva do discreto, mas recto Mr. Utterson, e como isso mudou a ideia que tinha do livro. Ou seja, revelou-se mais uma exploração da sua estrutura, possibilidades e escolhas estilísticas. Semelhante ao que senti com “A Ilha do Dr. Moreau”, teria sido maravilhoso se “Jekyll & Hyde" tivesse sido escrito como um romance. Se calhar, vou deixar a ideia no ar...
— Jo. 🐞🍀
iamgr00t's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0