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

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Robert Louis Stevenson

128 pages • first pub 1886 (editions)

fiction classics horror literary dark mysterious medium-paced
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Robert Louis Stevenson originally wrote Dr. Jekyll And Mr Hyde as a "chilling shocker." He then burned the draft and, upon his wife's advice, rewrote it as the darkly complex tale it is today. Stark, skillfully woven, this fascinating novel explor...

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Moods

dark 87%
mysterious 85%
tense 41%
reflective 27%
challenging 16%
adventurous 15%
emotional 7%
sad 7%
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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