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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Audiobook

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Read By: Martin Jarvis Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 2.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: January 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781483089966

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

10

Longest Chapter Length:

50:54 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

03:42 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

17:38 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

92

Publisher Description

Stark and skillfully woven, this fascinating novel is a brilliantly original study of man’s dual nature as well as an immortal tale of suspense and terror.

Dr. Jekyll, a generous and philanthropic physician, is preoccupied with the problem of good and evil, and how to separate them. He develops a drug that will transform him into the demonic Mr. Hyde, in whose person he can exhaust all the latent evil in his nature. He also creates an antidote that will restore him to his respectable existence as Dr. Jekyll. Gradually, however, the unmitigated evil of his darker self begins to predominate.

This tale of the twisted, malevolent persona unleashed from a mild-mannered physician has lost none of its ability to shock. Its realistic police-style narrative chillingly relates Dr. Jekyll’s desperation as Hyde gains control of his soul—and gives voice to our own fears of the violence and evil within us.

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"I really really enjoyed this book! My favorite part had to be when Mr. Utterson found the letter that Dr. Jekyll had written to him about the events that had occurred with him connecting him with Mr. Hyde. It kinda helped me understand exactly what happened. My favorite character had to be Mr. Utterson. He was not like... Nosy but he was very intrigued to figure out what had happened and how it happened. I wish that Dr. Jekyll was alive to tell Utterson about what he wrote in his letter. I think it would have made it a little more interesting to see what Utterson's reaction to Jekyll's face. My ? for the author is, was it meant for that everyone could separate themselves from their good side, to their evil side? Or was it just that Jekyll figured out a way to separate his good and evil side. I really enjoyed the book !:)"

— Hunter (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “[A] gripping reading of Stevenson’s classic…Jarvis’ pacing is excellent, his characterization spot on, and his renditions of Jekyll and Hyde perfect.”

    — Publishers Weekly (starred audio review)
  • “A fable that lies nearer to poetry than to ordinary prose fiction.”

    — Vladimir Nabokov
  • “In its dramatization of the dark side of human nature, Stevenson’s novel anticipates Sigmund Freud’s study of the primitive forces of the mind that dwell in what he termed the unconscious and the id.”

    — Masterpieces of World Literature
  • “The theme of human duality…is nowhere presented with more force and originality than in Robert Louis Stevenson’s Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde…Based upon the dual personalities of a single man representing beauty and beast, the story reveals Stevenson’s understanding of human nature and his mastery of English prose.”

    — Masterpieces of World Literature
  • “The novel is of great psychological perception and strongly concerned with ethical problems.”

    — Reader’s Encyclopedia
  • “Martin Jarvis delivers a gripping reading of Stevenson’s classic…Jarvis’s pacing is excellent, his characterization spot on, and his renditions of Jekyll and Hyde perfect; he creates two distinct characters that illustrate the story’s exploration into the duality of human nature.”

    — Publishers Weekly (starred audio review)
  • “Narrator Martin Jarvis masterfully delivers this classic tale of duplicity and transformation. His interpretation of the author’s period and language makes for a performance that gives the famous characters a deserving renaissance...Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”

    — AudioFile
  • “To hear Stevenson’s original story read to such a theatrically elegant perfection by award-winning British stage, film and television actor Martin Jarvis is a wonderful audio book experience.”

    — SoundCommentary.com (starred review)

Awards

  • Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.602272727272727 out of 53.602272727272727 out of 53.602272727272727 out of 53.602272727272727 out of 53.602272727272727 out of 5 (3.60)
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Knowing the story before I read this book ruined this for me. "

    — Aileen, 2/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Sad and somewhat unnerving. Unfortunately the mystery is long-spoiled by pop culture (but it is interesting to put yourself in the shoes of an oblivious reader and pretend you don't know what comes next). Would have loved it if it had been longer and more developed, especially since there is plenty of material to do so. The last chapter was the very best bit. "

    — Tati, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " An intelligent and scary story that everyone knows through stage, film and TV adaptions. The book is in fact shorter but works better for it as there is no padding. A good read. "

    — Richard, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Meh. This book was ok. I love the premise and the theme. It's a wonderful idea and a great story. Unfortunately, the book is too short. There is no character development. Overall, it was quite disappointing. I think this was a springboard idea to better books and movies, which I can appreciate, but this book was a let down. "

    — Jeremy, 1/29/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " The Jekyll and Hyde story has been told and retold in many forms since it was written. When I came across this book in the free Kindle classics list, I was intrigued. Even though I knew the essence of the story, I had never actually read the original. I enjoyed this book very much. "

    — Jennifer, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " 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). "

    — Kurara, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This was probably amazing in 1886. However the story is old and used or referenced in many modern tales. Therefore the story which should be an exciting tale seemed dull. I wish I could of read this with no prior knowledge of the story! "

    — Tammy, 1/23/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This is something I have always felt I should read- so I did- and discovered I do not like Stevenson's style- And so that takes care of two other books I felt I should read- Kidnapped and Treasure Island "

    — Paige, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " One of my favorite classics. It is a must read for serious readers. "

    — Marion, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " What I found most interesting is that the "Mr. Hyde" character is NOTHING like you've seen in any movie adaptation of this story. He is a dwarfish, vile little man....which ultimately did just what the author intended -- captured the antithesis of Dr. Jekyll. "

    — Dru, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " 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, 1/14/2014

About Robert Louis Stevenson

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.

About Martin Jarvis

Martin Jarvis, OBE, has recorded more than 150 Just William stories for the BBC. These have become international audio bestsellers. He won the Theatre World Award for his starring role on Broadway in By Jeeves; his West End appearances include works by Ayckbourn, Frayn, Pinter, and Wilde. Screen successes include everything from Stargate Atlantis, Doctor Who, and Numb3rs to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and the Oscar-winning Titanic.