A review by madamegeneva
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I’ve known the story of Jekyll & Hyde purely through pop culture references & homages, so I was stoked to finally read this. Because it’s a novella, it’s quick to read - the only thing that can take time is wading through the victorian-era language. 

I really liked this story - the suspenseful elements, the exploration of the duality of human nature (good vs evil, conscious v subconscious), Dr Jekyll’s perspective, & even the possible queer parallels. It’s creepy but not scary; I really dig the classic gothic style.