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Synopsis
Mr. Gabriel Utterson is a serious, austere lawyer living a humdrum life in Victorian London. Yet there is a strange clause in his friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll's will: should he disappear for more than 3 months, everything will be inherited by Hyde. But after Edward Hyde's darker nature is revealed one dark winters night, Mr. Utterson begins to investigate the connection between the two men, and finds the dark secret binding them closer then he could have ever thought imaginable. Adapted countless times in film, some times in video game form, and referenced countless times in popular culture, here is the story that started it all: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde!
Is Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This Victorian Gothic classic explores the duality of human nature through a scientist's transformation into his evil alter ego. Contains themes of violence, murder, and psychological horror, though graphic details are limited by the era's literary style.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include substance abuse, murder, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to this iconic mystery about a man with a dark secret identity and the shocking truth behind Dr. Jekyll's connection to the sinister Mr. Hyde.