Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Stories by Robert Louis Stevenson

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Stories

Robert Louis Stevenson with Jenni Calder (Contributor)

304 pages • first pub 1886 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

Robert Louis Stevenson originally wrote "Dr. Jekyll And Mr Hyde" as a "chilling shocker." He then burned the draft and, upon his wife's advice, rewrote it as the darkly complex tale it is today. Stark, skillfully woven, this fascinating novel expl...

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Moods

dark 87%
mysterious 87%
tense 37%
reflective 24%
adventurous 16%
challenging 14%
emotional 5%
sad 5%
informative 3%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 26%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 35% | No: 21% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

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