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

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Tales of Terror

Robert Louis Stevenson with Robert Mighall

178 pages first pub 1886 (editions)

fiction classics horror short stories dark mysterious medium-paced
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Stevenson's famous exploration of humanity's basest capacity for evilDr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde have become synonymous with the idea of a split personality. More than a morality tale, this dark psychological fantasy is also a product of its time, dra...

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Moods

dark 87%
mysterious 86%
tense 41%
reflective 27%
challenging 16%
adventurous 15%
sad 7%
emotional 6%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 37%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 30% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.64

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