The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

by C.E.L. Welsh, Lalit Kumar Sharma (Illustrator), Robert Louis Stevenson

Bold visionary, Henry Jekyll, believes he can use his scientific knowledge to divide a person into two beings--one of pure good and one of pure evil. Working tirelessly in his secret laboratory, concocting a potion that would tear at the core of what makes a man human, he eventually succeeds--but only halfway.

Instead of separating the good and evil halves, Jekyll isolates only the latter. What seems at first a relief to the doctor becomes a nightmare as he loses control of the transformation. His friends feel Jekyll will waste away and fear the worst.

Can Jekyll undo what he has done? Or will it change things forever?

Genres: Graphic Novels, Comics, Young Adult, Classics

72 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2011

Reviews

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

This graphic novel was an acceptable rendition of the famous story just about everyone has heard of, even if they don't realize the source material.

Interestingly, a profile of six "mad scientists" at the book's conclusion profiles three vivisectors:



Kinda makes you want to join an animal welfare society, doesn't it?



And of course, the famous...



Interestingly, Rene Descartes isn't depicted, despite being the father of modern vivisection--he was infamous for his live dissections of helpless creatures.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was super helpful to read alongside the actual book. Helped fill in any holes I missed while reading the story.

[Profe Ronald Rojas · Rating 4 out of 5]

El deseo del bien conlleva el encuentro con el mal. La dualidad y el constante dilema del humano al tratar de equilibrar la balanza, al querer ser mejor.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was expecting more to happen. But enjoyed the book quite well.

[Ela Bělíková · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought it was the original book

[Onnu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amo mucho esta historia en todas sus versiones, aunque me picó un poco las vestimentas y el diseño de los personajes pero como siempre increíble

[Ajesh George · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good art work but the difference in Jeckyl and Hyde images could have been more starker . Some scenes it is difficult to make out the difference . Words could have been simplified for the current era .

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed flicking through this graphic novel, I think it's a good idea to introduce them in an effort to spark kids interest in reading the classics, maybe it will inspire the occasional adult too. I am very familiar with this story as it is one of my favourite books. A true classic and one which I believe everyone should read as the duality of man is something we should all believe in because it's so true!

Sometimes the graphic novel replaced the original language with more modern terms which I thought was unnecessary and a poor idea but it is still worth picking up

[Bettie · Rating 3 out of 5]

only 2.5 stars. Really didn't enjoy...only finished because I had never read it,