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 with François Place (Illustrator)

112 pages • first pub 1886 (editions)

fiction classics horror literary dark mysterious medium-paced
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Description

A lawyer in Victorian London tries to understand the nature of the strange relationship between his physician friend and the cruel and violent man he seems to protect. Illustrated sidebar notes provide historical background to the text.

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Moods

dark 87%
mysterious 86%
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: 60% | 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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