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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

By: Robert Louis Stevenson
Narrated by: Paapa Essiedu
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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde was first published in 1866 and has gone on to become one of the most told Gothic stories of all time.

In this new recording, Paapa Essiedu breathes new life into the classic tale.

Robert Louis Stevenson's dark psychological fantasy follows a respectable London lawyer as he investigates the strange relationship between his old friend Dr Henry Jekyll and the evil Edward Hyde.

Its sensitive portrayal of man's dual nature is moving, beautiful and terrifying in equal measure.

Photographer Credit: Ruth Crafer.

Public Domain (P)2021 Audible, Ltd Classics Fiction Science Fiction Scary

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I’ve never read this classic and since this audiobook is included in my membership and only 3 hours long I thought it would be a good introduction to the story to decide if I wanted to read the full novel. Unfortunately the narrator’s delivery is so flat and uninspiring that I was glad when it was over and I could move onto the next book.

Wrong choice of narrator

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This story is written brilliantly but the language is hard to follow sometimes. Overall lovely time

It’s a classic

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For clarity, I only listened to an hour of this before I had to stop. The story didn't grip me and unfortunately, I just couldn't get into it. Sadly the narration felt bland and didn't engage. The character voices were better but it still didn't work for me. There was drama in the voices but not in the narration. Overall, it just wasn't my cup of tea.

Not for me.

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Listening to The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde on Audible was a fantastic experience. The narration by Papa Essiedu was engaging and brought the story vividly to life. The narrator did an excellent job of distinguishing each character’s voice and capturing their emotions and intentions, which made it easy to follow and fully immerse myself in the story.

The novella itself is a masterful exploration of human nature, and Stevenson’s writing is both atmospheric and thought-provoking. Even though it was written in the 19th century, the themes still feel incredibly relevant today.

Overall, I was really pleased with the performance, the story, and the quality of the audiobook. A thoroughly enjoyable listen—I’d highly recommend it to anyone interested in classic literature or psychological thrillers.

A Gripping Classic Brought Brilliantly to Life

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I wasn’t as drawn to go back to this as quick as other books I’ve listened to!

It was ok

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The unnerving classic, read with powerful restraint and beauty by one of the best stage actors of his generation. An absolute treat.

Powerful and disturbing

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I loved this edition of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde! The narrator, the brilliant Paapa Easiedu, stayed completely true to Stevenson's story, and narrated it not like a story, but as though he were watching the tale of morality and duality unfold in real time

Absolutely Perfect

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Paapa makes what can be somewhat repetitive or stolid material seem fresh and zippy, making you focus on the beautiful prose and not just the story. It’s a good one

This is best audiobook of the story

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I knew the rough story but had neither read it fully or listened to it in its entirety. The story is fascinating but in this instance the narrator was far too halting for my liking. At times there was a slight stop after every word in a sentence which detracted from the delivery most annoyingly. The narration for me spoiled the story.

Excellent story but narration spoiled it for me

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I wonder if, had I not known of the story before, and its twist, would I have enjoyed it more? I'll never know. I can imagine that if not knowing it would have been suspenseful and shocking.

On another note, why is it that the darker side of humanity is so much more appealing?

Well, I've read it now.

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