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Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
A London lawyer investigates the odd link between his friend, the respectable Dr Jekyll, and a violent, hidden man named Hyde. The truth is revealed through a series of documents.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 1886
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Short
- Format
- Part of Graphic Horror
Read this if you want a short, classic story about the two sides of a person, in fewer than two hundred pages.
Skip this if you have not read it and want it to be a surprise, because its twist is now famous.
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- What is Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde about?
- A London lawyer investigates the odd link between his friend, the respectable Dr Jekyll, and a violent, hidden man named Hyde. The truth is revealed through a series of documents.
- Who should read Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde?
- Read it if you want a short, classic story about the two sides of a person, in fewer than two hundred pages. Skip it if you have not read it and want it to be a surprise, because its twist is now famous.
- How long and how fast is Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde?
- It is a fast-paced, short read, first published in 1886.
- Does Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Death.
- Can I borrow Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Frankenstein, The Picture of Dorian Gray.
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