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Good but I had higher expectations, perhaps due to its portrayal in media. Explores human nature/morality and the innate desire to be evil. It was ok. I don’t remember much since I’m writing this like weeks later, but a good book (in my opinion) should be memorable, and this isn’t. There were some cool mad scientist vibes, but I honestly kinda forgot what else.

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dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

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dark mysterious slow-paced

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

I really enjoyed this audiobook. I had previously watched a silent film adaptation, and - like the rest of the world - I was familiar with the story. How remarkable a novel it must have been when it first came out and one was able to read it with fresh eyes! I find it very interesting the explanatory constructs that novelists of this time felt the need to employ; often one will read the plot through letters, as a retelling etc. If Stevenson was a contemporary author the perspective of the novel would have been very different, but I still enjoyed the build up - though some sections could have been shortened/lengthened accordingly. Jekyll’s dilemma still feels very apt over a century later.

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