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El bizzar cas del Dottor Jekyll e del Scior Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
119 reviews
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, Self harm, Suicide, Violence, Murder, Alcohol
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Violence, Medical content
Minor: Death, Homophobia, Mental illness, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Alcohol, Classism
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
this was such an interesting book to read! to give you a brief idea, i'd describe stevenson's the strange case of dr. jekyll and mr. hyde as a gothic-vibe novel that explores the themes of the duality of human nature, identity, and morality.
while it feels a bit slow-paced at first, once the story gets going, it's really hard to put down! the mystery of trying to figure out how jekyll and hyde are connected keeps you hooked - even if you already know the twist (for example, from the musical, like me). be advised that it does contain mentions / descriptions of addiction, body horror, drug usage, mental illness, murder, suicide, and violence - they might not be as extreme or graphic as they are in modern literature, but i felt like pointing it out regardless. :)
in terms of language, it's obviously a bit old-fashioned, but you can definitely understand everything / the most from the context. it also switches perspectives towards the end, but it's quite clear who's sharing their side of the story.
overall, it's definitely a classic worth reading if you enjoy victorian literature, psychological horror, and the topic of moral decay. this is not a tale of good vs. evil, as some reviews might suggest, but rather the story of a hypocrite of a man attempting to justify his darker impulses and desires, while refusing to acknowledge they're a part of him - ultimately leaving him to spiral towards his inevitable destruction.
while it feels a bit slow-paced at first, once the story gets going, it's really hard to put down! the mystery of trying to figure out how jekyll and hyde are connected keeps you hooked - even if you already know the twist (for example, from the musical, like me). be advised that it does contain mentions / descriptions of addiction, body horror, drug usage, mental illness, murder, suicide, and violence - they might not be as extreme or graphic as they are in modern literature, but i felt like pointing it out regardless. :)
in terms of language, it's obviously a bit old-fashioned, but you can definitely understand everything / the most from the context. it also switches perspectives towards the end, but it's quite clear who's sharing their side of the story.
overall, it's definitely a classic worth reading if you enjoy victorian literature, psychological horror, and the topic of moral decay. this is not a tale of good vs. evil, as some reviews might suggest, but rather the story of a hypocrite of a man attempting to justify his darker impulses and desires, while refusing to acknowledge they're a part of him - ultimately leaving him to spiral towards his inevitable destruction.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Body horror, Death, Drug use, Mental illness, Suicide, Violence, Murder
Minor: Emotional abuse, Gore, Classism
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I can see how this was fantastic in its day 💊😈
The letter format of the last two chapters were my favourite. Finally getting an insight into their mind.
The story is dulled by knowing the ending but thems the breaks with famous fiction 🤷♀️
The story is dulled by knowing the ending but thems the breaks with famous fiction 🤷♀️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug use
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Murder
challenging
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, Suicide, Violence, Murder
Minor: Body horror
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
As it says in the afterword, "it is a fragmented, quietly feverish little book...leaving...the sordid facts to the imagination."
It's INCREDIBLE the influence on pop culture that this had
It's INCREDIBLE the influence on pop culture that this had
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide
Minor: Body horror, Murder
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Medical content, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Addiction, Child abuse, Suicide
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Unfortunately, i found it pretty slow going and, because the twist is so well known, the story isnt that engaging either.
I dont think its a bad book but I feel like this it is of its time. I can imagine that, when it was orginally written, it would have been a real page turner but it just didnt keep me that interested.
Its hard to relate to the characters when they are all rich, white men with self-aggrandising notions.
I dont think its a bad book but I feel like this it is of its time. I can imagine that, when it was orginally written, it would have been a real page turner but it just didnt keep me that interested.
Its hard to relate to the characters when they are all rich, white men with self-aggrandising notions.
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Suicide, Violence, Murder, Classism
Because it is a rather old book, the way it tackles potentially triggering content is very light compared to how a modern story might mention it.
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Murder
Moderate: Confinement