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A review by cindilm76
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
4.0
I struggle with classics because of the word usage and terminology. I read to relax, and with classics, I often find that I need to re-read lines a few times or even look up a word or three to make sure I'm getting the right meaning. Our language has changed so much - and maybe not for the better.
But the classics are classics for a reason - they are the first time these stories were put down and shared, all other monsters and ideas are based on these stories in some part. This year, when I've gotten annoyed with 'another bestseller so much like the last' and all of the same ideas, phrases and stereotypes, I've started turning back to the classics. A few books I"ve finished recently reminded me of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and I thought it would be good to go back and hear the original again. And I received a copy for a gift recently, so it was just perfect.
I won't tell you what this book is about - even if you don't know, you can read the description. These are just my thoughts.
But the classics are classics for a reason - they are the first time these stories were put down and shared, all other monsters and ideas are based on these stories in some part. This year, when I've gotten annoyed with 'another bestseller so much like the last' and all of the same ideas, phrases and stereotypes, I've started turning back to the classics. A few books I"ve finished recently reminded me of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and I thought it would be good to go back and hear the original again. And I received a copy for a gift recently, so it was just perfect.
I won't tell you what this book is about - even if you don't know, you can read the description. These are just my thoughts.