The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Tales of Terror by Robert Louis Stevenson

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Tales of Terror

Robert Louis Stevenson with Liam Gerrard (Narrator)

2 hours, 36 minutes • first pub 1886 (editions) user-added

fiction classics horror short stories dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

Stevenson's famous exploration of humanity's basest capacity for evilDr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde have become synonymous with the idea of a split personality. More than a morality tale, this dark psychological fantasy is also a product of its time, dra...

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Moods

dark 88%
mysterious 86%
tense 40%
reflective 27%
adventurous 17%
challenging 15%
sad 6%
emotional 5%
informative 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 27%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 32% | No: 24% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.7

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