The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr..., Robert L Stevenson
The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr..., Robert L Stevenson
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The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
A classic Gothic Fiction masterpiece of science, madness, and the duality of human nature. Discover the horrifying truth hiding behind the respectable facade of London's most esteemed doctor.

Author: Robert L Stevenson

Narrator: Ashley Overbaugh

Unabridged: 2 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/30/2026

Categories: Fiction, Gothic, Classic, Horror


Synopsis

Behind every righteous man lies a shadow hungry for the dark... and some dare to set it free.

London is veiled in impenetrable fog and gripped by terror. A sinister, deformed figure named Edward Hyde is stalking the cobblestone streets, leaving a trail of brutal violence in his wake. As respected lawyer Gabriel Utterson investigates the horrific trampling of a child and the savage murder of a beloved gentleman, he discovers a baffling connection: Hyde's sole protector is none other than Utterson's dearest friend, the brilliant and esteemed Dr. Henry Jekyll. Why has the charitable doctor drafted a will surrendering his entire estate to a remorseless monster? As Utterson descends into the labyrinth of London's grimy alleyways and locked laboratory doors, he unearths a chilling secret that defies the laws of nature and sanity alike.
Why you will love this: This definitive Gothic Fiction audiobook immerses you in a gaslit world of suspense, psychological terror, and mad science. If you crave dark atmospheric mysteries, morbid doppelganger tropes, Victorian era dread, and profound explorations of the duality of man, this gripping performance will leave you questioning the monsters lurking within us all.
Robert Louis Stevenson was a literary titan of the Victorian age, celebrated for his unparalleled ability to blend sweeping adventure with profound psychological depth. His haunting exploration of human morality remains a timeless cornerstone of classic English literature.

Reviews

Goodreads review by emma on March 08, 2026

welcome to...THE SEPTEMBER CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND HYDE. this is part of project long classics, a series in which i read long old books in little chunks over the course of a month and make a pun out of it. this isn't really long, and that barely constitutes a pun, but give me a break. i'll read these 1......more

Goodreads review by Elle on February 19, 2019

55 pages later and I’m still convinced that Robert Louis Stevenson named his characters this way exclusively so he could fit in the line “if he shall be Mr. Hyde, I shall be Mr. Seek!” and honestly? that’s iconic. Quiet minds cannot be perplexed or frightened but go on in fortune or misfortun......more

Goodreads review by Anne on September 10, 2025

Pfft. This Stevenson guy totally ripped off Stan Lee's Hulk character! I mean, did this dude seriously think he could get away with what basically boils down to a copy & paste job of one of the most iconic literary characters in comics?! I. Think. Not. Stan, my friend, you have a real chance at winnin......more

Goodreads review by Vit on April 13, 2025

The origin of good… The origin of evil… Which one is stronger? Robert Louis Stevenson wrote a timeless parable. A house begins with the door… The door, which was equipped with neither bell nor knocker, was blistered and distained. Tramps slouched into the recess and struck matches on the panels; child......more

Goodreads review by Mario the lone bookwolf on February 12, 2023

Oldschool schizophrenia That created a whole subgenre The options are sheer endless, because everything is possible with such a main character(s). Who is/are they, what is real or just fiction, how long is which personality taking control, who is the really good or bad character, what is their motiv......more