In 1886 the gothic horror novel, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by author Robert Louis Stevenson was published. Friends, especially lawyer Gabriel John Utterson, are concerned about the mental state of Dr Jekyll and horrified by the actions of a one Mr Hyde. The duality of personalities are a struggle between the human capabilities for both good and evil. The short book does a masterful job of capturing the gloomy dark side of London and all it’s hidden secrets. A foggy foreboding hangs over the words as the characters try to piece the mystery together.
The 2024 edition of the book by Arcturus Publishing also includes several short stories listed as Other Strange Tales. The stories include the creepy The Body Snatcher where students fill the need of finding bodies for medical dissection and The Bottle Imp where an imp creature grants its owner their every wish but with potentially damning consequences. Stevenson’s unfinished novel at the time of his death, Weir Of Hermiston also appears.
Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde – 10/10
Other Strange Tales – 7/10
The Light Appears 