Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and other stories by Robert Louis Stevenson

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and other stories

Robert Louis Stevenson

fiction classics horror short stories dark mysterious slow-paced

244 pages | first published 1886

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In seeking to discover his inner self, the brilliant Dr. Henry Jekyll discovers a monster.The spine-chilling thriller is a terrifying study of the duality of man’s nature, and it is the book which established Stevenson’s reputation as a writer.Als...
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Moods

dark 88%
mysterious 87%
tense 38%
reflective 24%
adventurous 17%
challenging 14%
emotional 5%
sad 5%
informative 3%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 26%
fast 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 34% | No: 21% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%

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3.7

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