The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Robert Louis Stevenson

210 pages first pub 1886 (editions)

fiction classics horror literary science fiction dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

In one of the most fascinating works of fiction of all time, Stevenson examines the inner conflict between good and evil.Lawyer Gabriel Utterson hears of an ambiguous, solitary, violent man called Edward Hyde, who is said to have trampled over a y...

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Moods

dark 86%
mysterious 86%
tense 40%
reflective 25%
challenging 15%
adventurous 14%
emotional 5%
sad 5%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 36%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 30% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.62

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