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ratings: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Genre: Gothic Fiction / Psychological Thriller / Horror / Classic
Book Review:
This is far more than just a simple horror story; it's a brilliant and chilling exploration of the human psyche. We all know the basic idea of a ''Jekyll and Hyde'' personality, but reading the original novella reveals just how sophisticated and unsettling Stevenson's vision was. Told mostly as a mystery through the eyes of the lawyer Utterson, the story slowly unravels the terrifying truth about the connection between the esteemed doctor and the loathsome Mr. Hyde. It's a short, incredibly tense read that dives deep into themes of repression, morality, and the darkness that can lurk beneath a respectable facade. The Collins Classics edition is perfect, with its helpful glossary and background information adding to the experience. A timeless masterpiece that feels just as relevant today.
