Reviews tagging 'Death'

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

77 reviews

solouncapitulomas's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.25

4.2

“If I am the chief of sinners, I am the chief of sufferers also.” 

this is a good book to read on halloween bc, even tho not that terrifying and pretty fast paced it is an interesting mystery and if you do not know the main spoiler (which is hard considering it is a classic) you'll enjoy it even more


i was listening to ain't no rest for the wicked by cage the elephant & burning pile by mother mother while writing this review

'kay, i'm out
bye

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Body horror, and Death

Moderate: Violence, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Child abuse

jja_b's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-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

4.0

Great read! I’m a sucker for 1800s gothic London.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Body horror, and Murder

Moderate: Suicide and Violence

Minor: Child abuse

deathprrrf's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror and Death

loxeletters's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

In the beginning, I found absolutely no enjoyment in this book. However, as I grew accustomed to the writing style, I actually fell in the love with the prose. Especially the last chapter, Jekyll's account, was beautifully written. This part specifically brought up some interesting moral questions. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Murder, Drug use, Death, and Suicide

Minor: Alcoholism and Confinement

The word "faggot" is used once, though I'm not sure in which sense.

chaexi's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Sexual assault, Mental illness, Gun violence, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Self harm, Physical abuse, Murder, Death, Adult/minor relationship, and Suicide attempt

luckslibrary's review against another edition

dark mysterious 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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Body horror, and Blood

sandy_21's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Death, and Body horror

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Violence

Minor: Child abuse

lexarobinson's review against another edition

challenging dark tense slow-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

2.5

Confusing. I understand that it's a classic, but I never really felt a connection to this book. My rating is boosted by the interesting premise, but that is really as far as praise for Stevenson's work can go (aside from the judicious metaphors which got me full marks in my GCSE, thanks king). His writing style is pretty laboured, and he focuses too much on the scientific elements of Jekyll's transformation rather than the atrocities of Hyde. However, between the two characters, he does present moral ambiguity to an extent I am yet to see rivalled by anyone, so Stevenson deserves to be commended for that.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Sexual violence, and Violence

persipha_books's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Minor: Death

jackyjoojoo's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

honestly loved this book so much omfg,, only problem w it is that it's too short (75 pages) cause it's a novella and I would've wanted so much moreeee,, anyways yea great book would rly recommend :)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Drug use, Mental illness, Medical content, and Murder

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts