The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

by Carl Bowen (Adapter), Robert Louis Stevenson (Creator)

Scientist Dr. Henry Jekyll believes every human has two minds: one good and one evil. He develops a potion to separate them from each other. Soon, his evil mind takes over, and Dr. Jekyll becomes a hideous fiend known as Mr. Hyde.

Genres: Graphic Novels, Classics, Science Fiction, Horror, Comics, Young Adult, Graphic Novels Comics

63 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2008

Reviews

[Mariah Roze · Rating 3 out of 5]

Scientist Dr. Henry Jekyll believes every human has two minds: one good and one evil. He develops a potion to separate them from each other. Soon, his evil mind takes over, and Dr. Jekyll becomes a hideous fiend known as Mr. Hyde.

[Nathaniel · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a fun introduction to a classic I would like to read. The art was done really well and I loved the style that it was formatted in. Overall it made me very excited to read the actual book.

[Yuliana Rueda · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Leonardo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Esta novela gráfica es una adaptación bastante competente de la novela de Stevenson. Aunque un especialista en la obra de Stevenson encontraría muchas divergencias respecto de la trama, esta adaptación es mucho más fiel al original que muchas de las adaptaciones que se han hecho en Hollywood. El estilo gráfico de Bowen es sumamente pulcro y tiene un sabor decididamente europeo, en sus trazos, sus colores y la distribución de los paneles. En ese sentido, es un comic bastante tradicional, pero sumamente elegante, muy adecuado para la época en que transcurren los acontecimientos que llevan a un hombre de bien (al menos en apariencia) a darle cuerpo a los aspectos más brutales y oscuros de su ser. Quizás los elementos violentos de esta novela gráfica palidezcan en comparación con las legiones de comics sobre zombies que proliferan en la actualidad, pero el libro como tal cumple su propósito de atraer a un público jóven contemporáneo, cuyo primer acercamiento a las grandes obras de la literatura (de terror o de cualquier otro género) no suelen ser precisamente por los libros sin "monitos".

[Sebastián Novoa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Misterioso, fascinante, predecible y muy bueno para leer, este libro es una relectura que podría volver a leer, muestra como es nuestra naturaleza humana llena de misterios y de momentos que cambian nuestras vidas con las desiciones y caminos que tomamos. Muy buen libro, corto y muy fácil y gratificante de leer.

[Trip · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've always found this story fascinating and such an interesting concept, so it was a lot of fun to read a retelling. The art style is very fitting and compliments the character's, telling of Jekylls idea of two minds and creation of Hyde.

Just a short, entertaining read with an interesting tale. The ending was great too with reveals on how events truly happened 💕

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super quick read but perfect to finish off my reading challenge! I’ve always been intrigued by this story but I never read the full thing. This graphic novel has been a perfect introduction! The art is excellent, the dialogue is verbatim from the original text, perfect! 5/5⭐️

Read for the Pop Sugar Reading Challenge 2022: A book about someone living a double life

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this today and it was short but I enjoyed the artwork and basic story. These graphic novels are intended for a younger generation and to interest them in Classic stories. I enjoy them!

[Nerea Guerrero · Rating 5 out of 5]

~Soy Dr. Jekyll y Mr. Hyde
En la mirada ves lo que hay
Se me nota si me miras a la cara
Heroína de la peli o la villana
Soy Dr. Jekyll o Mr. Hyde
Dos caras hay.~

Esto lo escribió mi preciada cantante Belen Aguilera y gracias a ella me he leído este relato que me ha encantado ;)

[Emmy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an excellently chilling adaptation of a classic book. Just the right length. The artwork was perfect, as well!

[Mafer readingintodarkness3 · Rating 3 out of 5]

El libro no fue lo que esperaba, y me duele, pues es de los clásicos que más queria leer, supongo que esta es de esas veces en que las expectativas hacen una mala jugada y terminan arruinando un poco la experiencia de lectura...
El libro me entretuvo, pero no lo suficiente como para hacer que no parara de leerlo; la edición que leí es la de alma clásicos ilistrados, que cuenta con 95 paginas de las cuales como 10 tienen ilustraciones (muy bonitas, como todos los libros de estas ediciones), y sin embargo, lo senti muy pesado de momentos...

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

My 10-year-old son checked this out from school and recommended it to me (I've gotten him hooked on GNs). Love this take on a classic story, and Perez does a fabulous job creating a visual world of what it means to grapple with good v. evil. Some of the drawings are really quite astounding.

A great version!

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very simple adaptation of the classic by Robert L Stevenson. The illustrations are bold and fit the era in which the story was written. A classic story easily accessible for struggling readers.

[Mara Morales · Rating 4 out of 5]

En su momento cuándo lo leí (hace unos cinco años aproximadamente) me encantó. Me acuerdo que la novela gráfica estaba en la biblioteca de mi colegio, y me lo leí en todos los recreos de un día jajaja
Yo en ese momento (con 10 años) no sabía que era una historia suuuuper conocida, así que la historia me pareció muy interesante, aunque admito que aún no he leído el libro (ni lo voy a leer por ahora).

[Kara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it

Who doesn't love a modern voice retelling? I always listen to the classics then wonder if I caught all I should have. I thought this might be a fun way to find out! Definitely will check out more! Ide love an Anna karenina retelling lol I know I missed a bunch with that one! Or the count of Monte Cristo!

[Morgan Lindey · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this for a friend to make sure it was okay for her son to read.

I think it does a good watered down version of the story. Isnt very gore heavy or anything too brutal for younger audiences. Definatly light on some of the more interesting parts of the story. But pretty good retelling overall.

[Mina · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's an interesting story, but there are just too many descriptions. Like, the writer spent around a page to describe a room, but when something crucial happens, it's all said in a sentence. Also, it would've been better if we saw the lawyer's reaction at the end.

[Brando Requena · Rating 3 out of 5]

a pesar de la paca cantidad de paginas de contiene he de decir que cumple su objetivo de entretener, el arte me pareció lindo y en algo en lo que si estoy seguro es que como base de cualquier película o seria seria en verdad muy buena.

[Lauren · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some of the scenes are a little different from the original book, other than this, it is a very good retelling for younger readers.

[Montserrat Esteban · Rating 4 out of 5]

Una novela gráfica que aunque corta ha estado bien para conocer un poco de la historia

[Jade Jones · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very simple and short, explains the idea of the story but nothing gripping.

[Matthias Hernandez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very quick read. This is a good adaptation of the classic, although the plot was shortened. The art is pretty and creates a fitting macabre ambience.

[Lauren Radico · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have started reading more classics as graphic novels to use in my classes to get my students to read (and enjoy) the classics. I think this is a great novel to pull them in!

[Emily E Brandel · Rating 4 out of 5]

A decent retelling of the classic story. I will be using this as a mini book study with my students.

[Jonathan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The separation of Man's upper and lower minds.

[Jeff Mayo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid artwork is the highlight. This gives the basic story, but is nowhere as in depth as the actual novel. It is a short read. 5 star artwork and a 3 star version of the story.

[Candy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Graphic novels are the only way I can enjoy classics without getting bored

[Alejandra De · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm pretty sure I've read it 50 times 🧍🏽‍♀️. Never gets old ✨️

[Kacy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excited to use some of this with my students as an aid as we read the classic. I wish Lanyon’s death was accurate, but otherwise all fits with the original text.

[Christopher Tennant · Rating 4 out of 5]

A decent graphic adaptation of a classic novel.