Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Robert Louis Stevenson

128 pages • first pub 1886 (editions)

fiction classics horror literary science fiction dark mysterious medium-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 explor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 29,071 reviews

Moods

dark 86%
mysterious 86%
tense 40%
reflective 25%
challenging 15%
adventurous 14%
emotional 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 35%
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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