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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Robert Louis Stevenson

3.66 AVERAGE

fynn_manhattan's review against another edition

3.0

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This classic suffers the most when it comes to spoilers, unfortunately, as the title is literally synonymous with the final twist (and there's not much else that happens in this story other than the twist itself). That said, the plot and characters are still fascinating enough to keep pace.

jordanelaine_b's review against another edition

3.0

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Best part: “If he be Mr. Hyde,” he had thought, “I shall be Mr. Seek.”

yousdont's review against another edition

4.75

adventurous 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

haghorror's review against another edition

4.0

dark mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

eva_dst's review against another edition

2.5

dark mysterious 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

elusorius's review against another edition

2.0

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"If he be Mr. Hyde, then I shall be Mr. Seek."

I actually was not spoiled on the plot twist, I don't know how, but it was predictable nonetheless. I think the plot was pretty good. It kind of has the same formula as a lot of creepy books from its time (Frankenstein, Dracula), which is to be expected. The main character was bland, the writing wasn't great. It's a classic, and for a classic it certainly isn't bad, but I also wouldn't say I enjoyed a lot of it.

2/5.

victoriatracy's review against another edition

4.5

dark reflective 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

name_not_found_exception's review against another edition

2.5

dark tense slow-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

riy_lou1310's review against another edition

4.25

dark mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

belalusia13's review against another edition

2.0

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Not the greatest story ever, but a quick and easy read/listen (I listened to the audiobook). I was expecting something a little more creepy and mysterious. I suppose that, for its time, this would have hit the mark, but reading it now just isn't the same I'm sure. It was, however, an interesting take on the duality of a person.