'This classic tale ...addresses the duality in man's nature and is here illustrated with twelve atmospheric woodcuts by Barry Moser that underscore the darkness of Stevenson's tale and continue Moser's legacy of bringing new life to the classics' - "Bloomsbury Review". 'Pull[s] out all the stops' - "New Yorker". 'Moser's small, stirring wood engravings will help draw horror fans to the classic novel that has popularized the concept of the double...If you haven't reread it recently, you may be astonished by its suspensefulness and its disquieting power' - "Booklist". 'The dozen wood engravings by Moser will knock you out...You must own it!' - "Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction". "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" is a landmark in psychological fiction. The respectable doctor and his horrifying double are known even to those who have never read Robert Louis Stevenson's short novel. This special edition, based on the original one published in 1886, features a dozen wood engravings by Barry Moser, whose work was described as 'never less than dazzling' by John Ashbery in "Newsweek".
In her foreword novelist Joyce Carol Oates delineates the quality of horror that emerges from Stevenson's Victorian parable.
The last Robert Louis Stevenson book I read was Treasure Island in the 3rd grade, and let's face it, who really pays attention to required reading at age 9. Therefore, I felt it was time to revisit the author. This time, instead of a child's adventure I went with something a little darker, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
First Impressions
It started out with a bang and immediately captured my interest.
Impressions While Reading
Even though, I knew who the murderer was the pacing was such that I was completely drawn in and had to hear the conclusion from the horse's mouth.
Final Impressions
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was satisfactory and wonderfully described. I could now see myself going back and revisiting Treasure Island and exploring more of Robert Louis Stevenson's works.
Impressions on Narration
Scott Brick did a marvelous job as a storyteller. He paused at the right places and left words hanging in midair for effect, which in turn left me hanging on his every word. It made for a wonderful listen.
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