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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (MP3 CD)

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (MP3 CD)

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Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Dr. J. and Mr. H.
Review: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was a great book. I thought it was strange that the author would kill Hyde/Jekyll off so early in the book, but he pulled it together nicely with the two narratives in the end. I also thought the wording in the book was very easy to understand, and it gave you a defiant sense of suspense throughout the book.
I did, however, feel that Hyde could have been more evil. I just always thought of Hyde as a horribly disfigured and large man. Therefore, when you see only two murders and a dwarf as the villain you are somewhat disappointed. Hollywood has played him up as a huge man , and that is one thing I realized by reading this novel. He is a small individual.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: beautiful edition of classic story
Review: The University of Nebraska Press edition of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is beautiful! The illustrations by Barry Moser, woodcuts that progress chronologically through Dr. Jekyll's life as it is described in hints throughout Robert Louis Stevenson's story, are atmospheric and evocative; a picture of a boy being guided by his father, for example, echoes Dr. Jekyll's comments that he has a "fatherly" interest in his alter-ego, Hyde, while Hyde has a son's "indifference" to the father; the cover illustration is a portrait of Dr. Jekyll's father destroyed by Mr. Hyde on a rampage.

Joyce Carol Oates's introduction is worthwhile, especially for those readers who know the story, as most English-speaking people do, in its basic framework, but who have not yet actually traveled the dark road with Dr. Jekyll and his friends.

It is a pleasure to read a classic book in such a carefully crafted edition. Too often books such as this are printed in cheap editions with narrow margins and lousy type; this one fits comfortably in the hand and is easy on the eye as the reader is drawn into this allegorical nightmare.

This review refers to the University of Nebraska Press edition only.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Defenitly a classic
Review: This book is defenitly a classic. It probably could have been of longer. If it was at least the length of franenstein I am sure I would have given it 5 stars. The book does a great job of exploring man's dual nature. It is good for a quick read on a rainy day. Anyone who wants to say they've read the classics should read this book. Of course that is just my opnion, I could be wrong.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Short - and an absolute classic
Review: This book is less of a gripping story and more of a thought-provoking read. Stevenson could have written a much longer story following Jekyll and Hyde, a story that was more interesting and with more action. But what he did, was left it short, but gave the reader plenty to think about. What happens if we get rid of all inhibitions? Is there a monster inside of each of us trying to get out for a while?

Stevenson created a short story that everyone should read. He creates a mystery and waits until the end to explain exactly what has been happening. Even if you know the main idea behind Jekyll and Hyde from TV or movies, read the book. The story is unique, dark, and mysterious.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Short - and an absolute classic
Review: This book is short but extremely thought-provoking. The story and characters are much different than they are portrayed in modern versions. What happens if we get rid of all inhibitions? Is there a vile, little monster inside of each of us? What would be the result if we could take a potion and allow only that part of us to control our actions? Once you indluge that part of you, either with a potion or otherwise, will you ever be able to control it again? Was Stevenson just talking about our ability to control evil thoughts - or could it be about acoholism or other addictions?

Stevenson created a short story that will leave you thinking for a long time. The story is unique, dark, and mysterious. And it is about much more than a potion. It is about life, and whether you can control the bad parts of you after you have induldged them - or are you forever after a slave to them?


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