The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

I realized I had never read this classic novella, short story, whatever it is and read it on my flight back to Ohio from Arizona. This book also included other short stories by Stevenson which I also read. 

The Strange Case is such a fascinating tale with the multiple perspectives, stated facts, and different way of life. Compared to the other stories in it, it seems that Stevenson commonly wrote on the topic of death, and in most instances, very unusual ways of death. I think his focus on death largely had to do with his own personal life, but also think that death was looked very different in the time period in which he wrote. This book contained a timeline of other stories/books written during that time, and their theme on death is definitely presented similarly. 

I enjoy reading books from different eras because the way that they are written is so different than from the current writing style. For some reason, it almost feels familiar language and setting wise to read books like The Strange Case, A Tree Grows, or The Secret Garden. 

4/5 stars

Finished February 24, 2021

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  1. AnonymousMarch 6, 2021 at 3:45 PM

    I don’t think I have read any of his books but have heard of him. I think death was definitely more prominent in people’s lives a hundred or two hundred years ago, not sure when this was set. You are on a crazy book reading spree I cannot keep up with lol

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