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Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Hardcover – August 20, 2008

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    147 pages
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    August 20, 2008
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    6.5 x 0.5 x 9.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0554949962
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0554949963
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bibliobazaar (August 20, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 147 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0554949962
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0554949963
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 0.5 x 9.75 inches
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    I wrote my first novel at age 3, taking a ream of paper and a pen and mimicking the squiggly writing that I had observed grown-ups using. Okay, it was twenty pages of scribbles, but to me it was the Great American Novel, and my grandmother seemed to be pleased with it. Today I still enjoy writing novels, short stories, novellas, screenplays, stage plays, and lyric plays. Perhaps the mark of the writer is not what he writes, but that he writes. I always enjoyed comedy, so my first few efforts were of a comedic nature, and I will always instill some humor even into my more serious, mainstream works.

    I have been trying to crack the secret to writing classics; I try to read mostly authors whose works have remained in print for eighty years or more. Still, I have time for more contemporary works, like those of Kurt Vonnegut, Tom Robbins, and Douglas Adams, to name but a few. I think I may have struck upon the crucial sequence, plots, characters, writing style and everything to keep me published for a hundred years or more. Now I just need to sell some books.

    I have recently resettled in San Antonio, Texas, to try to remember the Alamo. No matter how deeply I concentrate, it still feels a little before my time.

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This book is a classic in every sense of the word. It is a very fast read and I found the end confounding. I wonʻt discuss it so as not to ruin the readerʻs experience. The mystery in this book is not a who done it, but why done it. It is a cautionary tale; the dark side is one place we want to avoid cause it is subversively seductive. Stevenson, as everyone knows is a master. To bathe in his language is a cross between the warmth and relaxation of a mud bath and excitement of an unknown adventure. It reminds one of what great literature, even a novella, such as this, is supposed to do. Stevensonʻs imagination is clear as a tropical lagoon and as deceptive in depth. If you have never read this dive in, if you have, take another dip. Itʻs worth your while. I read it in conjunction with a production of the Musical. While the Musical is great! The source work is much better.
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Charley Monte
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024
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Kenya Starflight
4.0 out of 5 stars Well worth checking out if you're only familiar with the adaptations
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"The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" seems to be one of those works that everyone has heard of, but few people have actually read. And until recently I was one of those people -- I was mostly aware of it via pop culture, especially a few Looney Toons shorts that utilized bits of the concept. I decided it was high time I gave the original a shot... and while the language of the time period can be dry to modern readers and decades of exposure have rendered the twist ending no longer a twist, it's still a chilling read.

In Victorian London, attorney Gabriel Utterson has noticed some troubling behavior in his client and friend, the kindly and mild-mannered doctor Henry Jekyll. Not only has word spread that Jekyll is connected to a loathsome and villainous character known only as Mr. Hyde, but he's recently changed his will to leave everything he has to Hyde in the event of his death. Concerned that Hyde is manipulating his friend, Utterson seeks to intervene... especially after Hyde is witnessed as having committed a brutal murder. But when Utterson finally confronts Jekyll, he learns the shocking truth behind Jekyll and Hyde's connection...

Given that this book was written in the 1880s, the language used can feel a bit dry and stilted to modern readers. But Stevenson is still a good storyteller, and knows how to keep the suspense going throughout this story. Even readers already familiar with the twist ending should feel the chills as Utterson pursues the mystery and watches his friend's behavior become more and more erratic as the story goes. And amusingly, the original version of this book contains a joke that modern readers might have assumed was inserted into adaptations by other parties.

While short and a bit dry, "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" is still a suspenseful read, and well worth checking out if you're only familiar with the adaptations.
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JackyGarcia
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent!
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024
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This book is going into my permanent collection. It is beautifully written and not a long read. I recommend it to everyone.
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Buffy Brinkley
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! What A Great Audiobook!!
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As those who came upon Mr. Hyde were quite incapable of describing him, I, too, hardly have words to describe how wonderfully Richard Armitage has brought this tale to life!

“The Strange Case of Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde” has long been a favorite of mine. Read first when I was barely a teenager, I was both intrigued and frightened by the idea of the good and evil within us all being divided between two selves: one possessed of good qualities, and one inherently evil. The thought of two halves of the same person, each taking their turn at the helm of one being that bent to their figure and form was fantastical, but also quite terrifying. The good side, tall, erect, and seemly (the good face of the good doctor), and the evil side, squat, soul-deformed, and bent over with the weight of sin (the evil face of the dark and formless night of which it was born). And, what if then one became stronger than the other?

The thought and questions do not end there because the tale is haunting. It is thought-provoking. The “what-if” proposed pulls us in to our own natures where good and evil war within us all the time. Each of us has had a malicious thought. Our evil side draws it out of us as if from the depths of a pit, and thrusts it into the light of our consciousness. Our good sides vanquish it…eventually. Only a minuscule few would ever act upon such thoughts. Then, the “what-if”: What if one could do such deeds as the day would quake to look upon (paraphrase from Hamlet) and then retreat blameless and undetectable under the cover of a good and trusted face? And what if that side were then able to slip the confines of that which controlled it, as it wished? Which side would our natures choose should the same happen to us? I’d like to think the good side would win…but who really knows what lurks in the darkness of even the best of us?

As always, Richard Armitage delivers a powerhouse performance! His seamless transition in speech between Jeckyll and Hyde is unnerving and effectively chilling. I loved every word of it! Bravo! I really cannot wait to listen again!
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Liliana Martinez
3.0 out of 5 stars Small print
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2023
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it was on time and it's a small book, it is good, but I didn't realize when I bought it, the small print, it is too small in my opinion.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A strange tale that stands the test of time
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2020
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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a story that almost everyone on the planet has heard about whether they've read this story, heard about it in passing, or a reference in pop culture. It's a story that people have been talking about for over a century.

This book has always been one of those books I felt like I needed to read, just to get a glimpse of what made this story so popular for this long, and even though I already knew the gist of it, what I read lived up to expectation.

The story is told through about three different perspectives if my memory serves correct. The Lawyer (Mr. Utterson), Lanyon, and Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde). And it starts off with a tale of the evils of a guy named Mr. Hyde. Utterson has heard of that name before and so he goes home to remember where he heard it from. Mr. Hyde is then linked to Dr. Jekyll because of Jekyll leaving everything to this evil ogre of a man in his will. Utterson grows suspicious and continuously asks about this Hyde character. He even goes to Jekyll, but Dr. Jekyll doesn't reveal the true nature of Mr. Hyde and their relationship to one another.

This book keeps you guessing (even though you most likely already know the deal with Jekyll and Hyde), but in the final chapter, everything is revealed from the perspective of Dr. Jekyll himself... also Mr. Hyde.

It was a quick and interesting read that kept me engaged even though it is admittedly very wordy -for lack of a better word. It's also very shocking to know that this story was written in the late 1800s. This story aged very well. It really is a timeless classic.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Quick read
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024
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First time reading The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. This edition was good, although it seemed edited and shortened a bit. This modern copy is 105 pages, Stevenson's original is around 149 pages, so I'm not sure what was added or left out. I am going to look for the original and compare them.
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Dolores
5.0 out of 5 stars You can't go wrong with the classics
Reviewed in Canada on January 13, 2024
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Reading for a class in Victorian Gothic novels.
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Quiron80
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing novel
Reviewed in Mexico on September 4, 2023
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In my opinion, this book is amazing not only because it is clearly written but also for the story itself, which portrays the inner struggle in every person: the battle between good and evil.
If you are learning English, you will enjoy reading this fantastic book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good product
Reviewed in India on March 16, 2024
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The book was delivered in good condition and the quality is also good. The delivery time was very short as well. Satisfied with the purchase 👍👍
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Reviewed in India on March 16, 2024
The book was delivered in good condition and the quality is also good. The delivery time was very short as well. Satisfied with the purchase 👍👍
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Katja Drobner
5.0 out of 5 stars Faszinierendes Leseerlebnis: "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde"
Reviewed in Germany on January 28, 2024
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"The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" hat mich von Anfang bis Ende in seinen Bann gezogen. Robert Louis Stevensons fesselnder Schreibstil und die faszinierende Geschichte von Dr Jekylls mysteriöser Verwandlung zu Mr Hyde haben mich regelrecht mitgerissen. Die dichte Atmosphäre und die tiefen psychologischen Elemente verleihen dem Buch eine zeitlose Qualität. Ein Klassiker, den man einfach gelesen haben muss – voller Spannung und unerwarteter Wendungen
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M.Vittoria Piredda
5.0 out of 5 stars Classica storia del doppio
Reviewed in Italy on October 29, 2023
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Libro classico che racconta la figura del doppio, genere giallo. È un'edizione autopubblicata, ma di ottima fattura per un prezzo tanto basso (intorno ai 7€), in versione inglese integrale. Il volume è arrivato in pochissimo tempo, in contemporanea ad un altro libro ordinato nello stesso momento, ma da venditori diversi. Consigliato per la lettura in lingua straniera.
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