The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - SPOILERS

[Lynn, New School Classics]

Wreade1872 wrote: "Michele wrote: "Wow, I so cannot picture that lol I actually didn't know he was in a version of Jekyll and Hyde -- I always think of him as a "good guy" so this would be really interesting to see. ..."

As far as I can remember that is the only version of Jekyll and Hyde I have ever seen, but unfortunately it is mixed up in my mind with "Gaslight".

I think though that I prefer the understated horror of this book to the slasher type horror we see more of today.

[Grainne]

Wreade1872 wrote: "Michele wrote: "I find myself pondering on the effect of context -- the times in which this was written (i.e. Victorian era). If this tale were written today, do you think the author would have cho..."

American Psycho crossed my mind too. It's definitely got the 2 personalities and the outer mask while he has a devilish side.

[Denise]

I’m halfway through the novel, reading the Kindle version while listening to Richard Armitage narrate. I’m vaguely familiar with the plot. I was a fan of “Shock Theater” growing up in South Carolina in the 1960s and am sure I saw the Spencer Tracy version of the movie then (along with classic movie versions of Frankenstein and Dracula and 1950s and 1960s sci-fi movies).

Can’t wait to finish reading. I’m interested knowing more about how this novel was received when it was written and it’s cultural context at the time. Makes me want to read Frankenstein next.

Also, all these bachelor scientists with no women in the story except the cook, at least not yet.

[Wreade1872]

Denise wrote: "Also, all these bachelor scientists with no women in the story except the cook, at least not yet. ..."

That reminds me... i don't think i've ever watched the julia roberts version Mary Reilly, anyone seen that one? I might check it out sometime.
I only just realised its basically done by all the same people as the Dangerous Liaisons adaptation. That would be an interesting double-bill.

[Denise]

Wreade1872 wrote: "That reminds me... i don't think i've ever watched the julia roberts version M..."

I'd heard of Mary Reilly novel and movie - didn't realize it was based on the Jekyll and Hyde story.

[Wreade1872]

Denise wrote: "Wreade1872 wrote: "That reminds me... i don't think i've ever watched the julia roberts version M..."

I'd heard of Mary Reilly novel and movie - didn't realize it was based on the Je..."

And i didn't realise it was a book! Maybe i'll just read that instead :) . Yeah its not just based on, its a full on telling of the Dr.Jekyl story from the housekeepers point of view.

[Lynn, New School Classics]

Denise wrote: "I’m halfway through the novel, reading the Kindle version while listening to Richard Armitage narrate. I’m vaguely familiar with the plot. I was a fan of “Shock Theater” growing up in South Carolin..."

Oh I will definitely look for that audiobook version. Richard Armitage is one of my favorite narrators. His readings of Dickens are so good,

[Bobbie]

I am a great fan of Spencer Tracy and I believe it was in a biography, Spencer Tracy, Tragic Idol, that it mentions that being an alcoholic he played Jekyll and Hyde as an addiction and I did see that in the book. When Jekyll doesn't use the drug for a few months all seems well but once he gives in to his addiction and tries it again he can never control the transformation occurring again.

[Susan]

I reread this recently and enjoyed it a lot. My review is here.