The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: The Graphic Novel (Campfire Graphic Novels) Paperback – February 15, 2011

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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.

This book is going into my permanent collection. It is beautifully written and not a long read. I recommend it to everyone.

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!

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.

Reading for a class in Victorian Gothic novels.

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.

A compelling tale of the respectable Dr Jekyll, who is increasingly drawn to his alter ego Mr Hyde ( indicative naming at its best!) Wonderful descriptive passages charting the character’s torment but irresistible pull to his troglodytic creation.

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 👍👍

"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