You are walking through the streets of London. It is getting dark and you want to get home quickly. You enter a narrow side-street. Everything is quiet, but as you pass the door of a large, windowless building, you hear a key turning in the lock. A man comes out and looks at you. You have never seen him before, but you realize immediately that he hates you. You are shocked to discover, also, that you hate him. Who is this man that everybody hates? And why is he coming out of the laboratory of the very respectable Dr Jekyll? An Oxford Bookworms Library reader for learners of English, adapted from the Robert Louis Stevenson original by Rosemary Border.
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"This book is very interesting. I'll admit it's hard to get past the first few pages but after that it's smooth sailing (as long as you really pay attention to what's going on). This is not a book I would recommend to someone who wants to have a quick read that requires no thought or effort because although it is a quick read, you have to put a lot in to get anything out of it. It is fairly difficult to understand and I found myself rereading passages occasionally, but it is so worth the effort." — Brieanna (4 out of 5 stars)
"This book is very interesting. I'll admit it's hard to get past the first few pages but after that it's smooth sailing (as long as you really pay attention to what's going on). This is not a book I would recommend to someone who wants to have a quick read that requires no thought or effort because although it is a quick read, you have to put a lot in to get anything out of it. It is fairly difficult to understand and I found myself rereading passages occasionally, but it is so worth the effort."
" Hmm. Glad to be able to cross another classic off my list. No strong opinions either way. Middle of the road. Hence, three stars. "
" Excellent - almost defines 'rattling good yarn' "
" Popular, but not Stevensons's best by a stretch (see 'The Master of Ballantrae' for that!) "
" A common theme of 19th century writers is that of the soul. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a perfect example. What happens when the good doctor tries to cure himself of his inherent, natural evil? "
" I had forgotten what an incredible read this was. I could not put it down once I'd started reding it again. I think I'm going to have to re-read a bunch of the classics to get the full punch of the story. I loved this. "
" akhirnyaaa ngebaca jg secara komplit cerita tentang Dr. Jekyll dan Mr. Hyde...walopun bkn dlm bhs aslinya...tp yg penting akhirnya punya & baca kisahnya!!! "
" Love, love, love this book!! "
" A wonderful little novel, more like a novella really. It's classic SF at its best. It's well paced and an easy read. It's a little different than many of the Hollywood movies. "
" I loved this book, I was a little bit disappointed that it wasn't longer, but I suppose it's better to be left wanting more, than wearily trudging though a tediously long story :) "
" Short and sweet. I imagine it would have been more gripping for someone who wasn't already familiar with the story through pop culture. But, it holds up pretty well and kept me interested once it got going. "
" I can't give this an objective review, since it was a required high school reading and the analysis we did on the book in class was terrible. It's a book everyone should read to understand literary references to the story, but I can't assure that you will enjoy it. "
" Not so fun when you know the story, but cool in a different way. Its, like, the first scary story I've ever really read(so its going in my favorites b/c i actually enjoyed it). "
" It ended too quickly.. left me longing for more! "
" Different than expected as it was told from the perspective of his friend by still an excellent read. "
" A classic. No need to summarize, since the plot is well known and other reviews have so adeptly written at length about the themes of this engaging little novel. Glad I finally got around to reading it. "
" An interesting story that deals with the duality of our selves and how indulging each side can affect those around us. There's more telling than showing in this tale, but it was good nonetheless. "
" Superb, should be on everyone's to read list! "
" Re-read this for the summer reading committee -- they're thinking about making it an option for freshmen. I haven't read it since my early teens, but it's just as scary as it ever was! (And possibly more so now that I understand what all of the words mean.) "
" Same story.... with many many authors. :( !! "
" I understand that this was a groundbreaking book at the time, but its aesthetic and literary style does not really speak volumes to me. "
" "Dr.Jekyll" is cool but really guys, "The Merry Men" is the real shit. "
" Lovely writing. Intricate, elegant phrasing that is so far removed from the blunt way we communicate in the modern world. Also an intriguing investigation of the desire to indulge in vice without consequence. "
" Even without the suspense as to the outcome, the book was an entertaining read. And, it's a classic! I have seen the play before and next time I'll have the full story in mind to make it richer. "
" Loved it. It drew me in from the first page and I couldn't put it down. "
" I loved this book!! It was brilliantly thought through and had a good meaning in the end . It made me cry!! :') "
" Audio Book. Like all books that have become horror classics, the original is not scary or horrible. It is a much different story than Hollywood has made it. "
" The sotry is nothing like pop culture portrays. The monster is a small man, not a huge giant. I read it for the cultural experience. I wouldn't read it again. "
" LOOOOOVEEDD it ;) like nothing I've ever read before! It was spectacular! lol "
" a great classic in psychology, murder, & suspense. "
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894) was born in Scotland. He studied engineering and law at the University of Edinburgh and then began writing while traveling in France. The publication of Treasure Island in 1883 brought him fame and entered him on a course of romantic fiction beloved by young and old alike.
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