The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
By Robert Louis Stevenson
- Release Date: 1893-12-31
- Genre: Horror
Description
An Apple Books Classic edition.
What would happen if you let your darkness out? Are you certain you’d be able to rein it back in? When Dr. Jekyll turned toward the dark side, he was convinced he could turn back at will, while his friends assumed he’d fallen under the influence of the criminal Mr. Hyde. But the good doctor—and all his acquaintances—were very, very wrong. Can Dr. Jekyll escape the clutches of Mr. Hyde before it’s too late?
Set in the London society of the 1880s, Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novella is a masterful tale of suspense and psychological intrigue. The story plays to primal fears like losing control of ourselves and discovering that a person we trusted is actually someone—or something—else entirely: a monster. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a must-read for anyone who loves mysteries and crime fiction.
Reviews
I’m not knowledgeable enough
2By Attention this is my opinionIm 17, and have had a physical copy of this book for about 3 years now. I’ve tried to read it multiple times, and I could never get through it. I realized I seem to read books faster through ebooks, so I decided to give it a try in this format instead. I was able to finish the book this time, but I often found it confusing or boring. Truth is, I think it’s all my own-doing, because I can appreciate this book, but I just didn’t really feel compatible with it.Lovely book if you’re able to comprehend
5By 🍭🍪🎧🎸🎮🎨I see way too many people here saying it’s “boring” and a “waste of a read” and such, and as much as I am a firm believer in opinions, I don’t quite think that’s true. Yes, it’s most certainly a hard one to power through—the language can be awfully difficult to understand fully—but, the story is overall worth it. I’ve always been fascinated with gothic and Victorian themes myself, anyways. It’s somewhat funny, as well—or, to me, at the least. They’ll kill off a character in one page, then spend the next four describing a street. I definitely see why others may not like it, and that’s okay! But I think it’s a wonderful story if you have the patience. And, for younger people (my fellow teens/young adults) who did struggle with it a little, I recommend The Glass Scientists. It’s a webcomic/graphic novel (free to read at theglassscientists.com, and they have physical prints for the first two volumes as of currently) based off of Jekyll and Hyde, with other bits of Victorian/older literature thrown in (Dracula, Frankenstein, The Invisible Man, etc). It’s a really fun spin on the story, and was actually the first (loose) adaptation of Jekyll and Hyde I got invested in. Another lovely one: MazM: Jekyll and Hyde. It’s a visual novel game with stunning art that retells the entirety of the novel and makes it so much easier to understand. It’s free on iOS, I believe, and it’s also on consoles/steam. Anyways, it’s a curious story, and definitely worth the read <3 (saying this as a younger person, not a 50 year old. Us teens can enjoy old things too! It’s not just elders here, contrary to most kids beliefs in the reviews lol)W book
5By CoolGuy2214This book is a w. I’ve always wanted to read it since I heard the song Jekyll and Hyde by Five Finger Death Punch.Mesmerizing
5By dlave518Sad but addicting!A nuanced view into humanity
5By RmskabddnAn important view into the duality of mankind. The short nature of each "chapter" and the brevity of the entire work make it a convenient read.Eh
1By dogbook0It’s definitely old. Big problem: SPOILER WARNING By the end of the book Jekyll is not held accountable for his actions and given a free redemption pass by death and pitied. It’s treated as everything in the story that happens is not his fault even though it clearly is.swag
5By pequeñagatitalove dis book frThe peril between good and evil
5By Candyquotes227This book was so good; it was spooky but at the same time an allegory about our human nature: good intentions vs bad! Definitely recommend!Slow but good
3By JohnmartinIIITough to get used to the language but overall a terrific classic.Not For Me
3By KllSlasherInteresting story and well written. Just not for me. I’m sure others will enjoy this book.The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
5By Jnun@1977Beautifully writtenDr Jekyll n mr hyde
5By TRockTbDiabolicalAmazingly thought-provoking.
2By Zyon XThis is a real page-turner. I could’ve easily finished in hours but was so pleased & intrigued that I forced myself to savor it over a few days. In addition to its eloquent scripting, this work is full of mysterious parables that force you to ponder the makings of man, goodness, and evil. Those who don’t enjoy it seem to lack the comprehensive ability to interpret its brilliance.Great
5By YelayakI had forgotten this story, glad I re-read it.Tough read, but worth it
3By Linklex7Can be a bit of a tough read as it was clearly written a long long, LONG time ago. So it can get confusing with the speech. However, if you can power through it, it’s a decent read.Classic story.
4By JulietteHarperThe story of Jekyll and Hyde is such a classic. It was intriguing to read this book to learn the origins of this well known fable. It is a great short read. Yes, the story at times is dated but definitely worth the read!Different from the Adaptations
4By Zaya83Once I got past the language used to tell the story I found myself engrossed in it. I was surprised by how much it differed from the movie adaptations I’ve seen and yet most of the story is the same. It has been streamlined for the silver screen. Although it’s often seen as horror or science fiction the philosophical theme of duality is made more explicit in the book than movies.Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
5By CameronbrBeautifully written. There’s a reason why this Novel has continued to enthrall readers.My thoughts
5By PortalGorgonThis book is good. It is terrifying and brilliant masterpiece of a story. So can somebody have the balls, to take this entire book and make the first movie to go, completely, by the book? This is possibly one of the greatest books to that with and if they do do that, I’m going to be one of the first people in the theater where it’s playing. But still, good book.
