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caitlinn_reads's review
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
lily_lydkins's review against another edition
5.0
How could my man R.L. Stevenson go from writing innocent stories about pirates and adventures to WRITE SOME OF THE MOST DEPRESSING SHIT I’VE EVER READ?
spectacled_cormorant's review against another edition
4.0
Pretty good. Not as good as Frankenstein though.
cressreads's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
elia24's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
jess_mango's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
I am pretty sure that I read an abridged version of this in middle or high school and I know that I've seen at least one theatrical production of Jekyll & Hyde so I went in knowing what the story was. This one was picked as my monthly selection for the 1001 TBR Takedown, so, I am finally "officially" reading the unabridged version.
The book was short enough so it was a quick read but it never fully engaged me. It is a well known classic tale of good and evil and the dual nature of men, so there were no surprises here for me. I am glad that I finally got to read it.
I am pretty sure that I read an abridged version of this in middle or high school and I know that I've seen at least one theatrical production of Jekyll & Hyde so I went in knowing what the story was. This one was picked as my monthly selection for the 1001 TBR Takedown, so, I am finally "officially" reading the unabridged version.
The book was short enough so it was a quick read but it never fully engaged me. It is a well known classic tale of good and evil and the dual nature of men, so there were no surprises here for me. I am glad that I finally got to read it.
alkruger_readinglibrary96's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hunziker's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.25
8797999's review against another edition
2.0
The Suspicions of Mr Utterson is a better title.
I did enjoy it for what it is, very short and sweet, but I think it is the first classic I have read that I didn't get into or enjoy all that much. There is just nothing to it, very little depth and even the characters are flat. A few brief glimpses and then a confession. Jekyll living his bad side through Hyde, and enjoying it. Not very likable characters are J&H.
I was quite disappointed in this, I know it is short but I expected more. Shortness shouldn't be an issue because things like Phantom of the Opera are short but have so much within to enjoy. I was waiting for something to actually happen and beyond a beating with a big stick there is no action.
For this I would stick to adaptations whether they be film or stage. A decent yarn but not worthy of being a classic. Forgettable but thankfully short.
I did enjoy it for what it is, very short and sweet, but I think it is the first classic I have read that I didn't get into or enjoy all that much. There is just nothing to it, very little depth and even the characters are flat. A few brief glimpses and then a confession. Jekyll living his bad side through Hyde, and enjoying it. Not very likable characters are J&H.
I was quite disappointed in this, I know it is short but I expected more. Shortness shouldn't be an issue because things like Phantom of the Opera are short but have so much within to enjoy. I was waiting for something to actually happen and beyond a beating with a big stick there is no action.
For this I would stick to adaptations whether they be film or stage. A decent yarn but not worthy of being a classic. Forgettable but thankfully short.
fantasynovel's review against another edition
3.0
This is my 3rd time reading this book, and I feel like I liked it the most this time for some reason.