REVIEWS

“Martin Jarvis delivers a gripping reading of Stevenson’s classic….Jarvis’s pacing is excellent, his characterization spot on, and his renditions of Jekyll and Hyde perfect; he creates two distinct characters that illustrate the story’s exploration into the duality of human nature.”—Publishers Weekly (starred audio review)

“Narrator Martin Jarvis masterfully delivers this classic tale of duplicity and transformation. His interpretation of the author's period and language makes for a performance that gives the famous characters a deserving renaissance. In the conversations, Jarvis sometimes gives characters distinct personalities and sometimes doesn’t. His timing creates suspense, his sudden increases in volume startle, and his whispers imply the unspoken. The work itself...comes from a writer of such talent that his stories will live forever.”—AudioFile

“There have been many film versions of this novella....Unfortunately, and untrue to Stevenson's original, these films often emphasize gore and bloodshed rather than the psychological and physical dehumanization that Dr. Jekyll undergoes in Stevenson's classic work. Stevenson's short tale is a tribute not only to his story telling skills but also to his knowledge of the human condition. He wrote far more than stories about buried treasure and pirates. To hear Stevenson's original story read to such a theatrically elegant perfection by award winning British stage, film and television actor Martin Jarvis is a wonderful audio book experience. Jarvis is the recipient of both the British Talkie award and the U. S. Audie award. As there is no real graphic violence here, this audio book is appropriate for youngish teens and older listeners.”—SoundCommentary.com (starred review)

“The theme of human duality...is nowhere presented with more force and originality than in Robert Louis Stevenson’s Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde....the story reveals Stevenson’s understanding of human nature and his mastery of English prose.”—Masterpieces of World Literature

“The novel is of great psychological perception and strongly concerned with ethical problems.”—Reader’s Encyclopedia

"A fable that lies nearer to poetry than to ordinary prose fiction."—Vladimir Nabokov

ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON (1850-1894) was born in Scotland. He studied engineering and law at the University of Edinburgh and then began writing while traveling in France. The publication of Treasure Island in 1883 brought him fame and entered him on a course of romantic fiction beloved by young and old alike.

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