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foxyknoxy 's review for:
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
by Robert Louis Stevenson
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is such an incredible classic. I applaud Robert Stevenson for using the line “If he shall be Mr. Hyde, I shall be Mr. Seek”. Was not expecting this book to make me laugh.
I had read this many years ago and remembered it being creepy and unsettling... but reading it as an adult? It’s truly disturbing in the best way. It’s a beautifully written and horrifying story about the duality of man, how we present one version of ourselves to the world, and keep another hidden away. It really shows how important balance is when it comes to indulging our desires, because if we lose that balance... we risk getting lost in them completely.
The writing can be a bit tough to follow at times (the English is a bit old-school), but it’s short and smart. I’ll be recommending this one to everyone.
I had read this many years ago and remembered it being creepy and unsettling... but reading it as an adult? It’s truly disturbing in the best way. It’s a beautifully written and horrifying story about the duality of man, how we present one version of ourselves to the world, and keep another hidden away. It really shows how important balance is when it comes to indulging our desires, because if we lose that balance... we risk getting lost in them completely.
The writing can be a bit tough to follow at times (the English is a bit old-school), but it’s short and smart. I’ll be recommending this one to everyone.