Journal Entry 1 by tranq1 from Tampa, Florida USA on Tuesday, October 09, 2007

Book Description
Robert Louis Stevenson originally wrote Dr. Jekyll And Mr Hyde as a "chilling shocker." He then burned the draft and, upon his wife's advice, rewrote it as the darkly complex tale it is today. Stark, skillfully woven, this fascinating novel explores the curious turnings of human character through the strange case of Dr. Jekyll, a kindly scientist who by night takes on his stunted evil self, Mr. Hyde. Anticipating modern psychology, Jekyll And Hyde is a brilliantly original study of man's dual nature -- as well as an immortal tale of suspense and terror. Published in 1866, Jekyll And Hyde was an instant success and brought Stevenson his first taste of fame. Though sometimes dismissed as a mere mystery story, the book has evoked much literary admirations. Vladimir Nabokov likened it to Madame Bovary and Dead Souls as "a fable that lies nearer to poetry than to ordinary prose fiction."


This book is so much a familia I thought I had read it years ago. However the book unfolds differently than what I expected. 

Journal Entry 2 by tranq1 at to a bookcrosser in sent by mail, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Tuesday, October 09, 2007

Released 4 yrs ago (10/9/2007 UTC) at to a bookcrosser in sent by mail, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases

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Mailing to msjoanna as a RABCK to go along with Mary Reilley. 

Journal Entry 3 by msjoanna from Columbia, Missouri USA on Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Perfect! I'd actually picked Jekyll & Hyde from the box because I wanted to read them together. Even better to have both now. Thanks so much. 

Journal Entry 4 by msjoanna from Columbia, Missouri USA on Tuesday, September 09, 2008

I really enjoyed reading (rereading?) this classic. I read it in one evening while I was travelling this summer. Though this book was owed to perfect-circle, I've decided to send her a different copy because the shipping to the UK for such a readily available classic seemed unreasonable. I've sent her one through amazon.uk and will relist this one in the 1001 VBB.