mysterious tense fast-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

Finally got around to reading this classic on my shelf and was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. The framing of the story is interesting--through the eyes of a neighbor and friend we see the downfall of Jekyll/Hyde. Excellent commentary on drugs use, addiction, capitalism, etc. 

2.5

huglegras's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 65%

C’était en anglais mais l’histoire est linéaire et on sait dès le début ce qu’il va se passer ..
dark funny fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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dark mysterious 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

Muy bueno.
Imagino el impacto que debió tener en su tiempo.
Me hubiera encantado leerlo sin saber nada del tema, aún así lo he disfrutado bastante.
adventurous dark mysterious medium-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
dark informative mysterious reflective slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark mysterious tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I can respect that it’s a decent book but I still didn’t enjoy it (and I don’t think the commentary that it’s making is THAT unique/interesting/nuanced)

Now I know