tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post4616493197948093764..comments2022-11-10T12:38:31.423+00:00Comments on Kristi Loves Books: Dr Jekyll and Mr HydeKristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07343557750428307066noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-6726620662437294922012-06-30T23:17:05.681+01:002012-06-30T23:17:05.681+01:00Thanks Vishy! I'm excited to read Treasure Isl...Thanks Vishy! I'm excited to read Treasure Island. It does seem like it'll be very different than Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. It might be a nice change of pace from the darker story. Glad to hear you enjoyed it.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343557750428307066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-88907618145084638742012-06-28T08:17:45.772+01:002012-06-28T08:17:45.772+01:00Glad to know that you liked 'Dr.Jekyll and Mr....Glad to know that you liked 'Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde', Kristi. It is very different from regular Stevenson novels. I read it only after reading his other adventure novels. It is interesting that it is based on the life of Deacon Brodie who seems to have led an interesting life. Loved the pictures you have posted! Can't believe that it was taken from inside a moving bus - it is so nice! It is wonderful to see the places where the author of the book we are reading lived and worked. <br /><br />Stevenson is one of my favourite Victorian writers - I have read many of his adventure novels and have liked all of them - 'Treasure Island', 'Kidnapped', 'The Black Arrow'. 'Treasure Island' is wonderful novel, though it is an adventure novel. Captain Long John Silver is a really cool and flamboyant character. Hope you enjoy reading it. I will look forward to hearing your thoughts on it. Happy Reading!Vishyhttp://vishytheknight.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-25829222107848000542012-06-27T20:12:48.778+01:002012-06-27T20:12:48.778+01:00I know. Fascinating about Deacon Brodie, but crazy...I know. Fascinating about Deacon Brodie, but crazy sad that there was a person like that.<br /><br />There are so many classics where the plots have become common knowledge and for someone like me, it takes a little away from the reading experience. I felt that way with Anna Karenina. I wish I hadn't known the ending.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343557750428307066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-36265233996329484932012-06-27T04:19:50.979+01:002012-06-27T04:19:50.979+01:00I often find myself wishing I could go into a well...I often find myself wishing I could go into a well-known classic knowing as little as the people who read it at the time. Especially a book like this. Treasure Island is so different, it's almost hard to believe it's the same author. I did not know this was based on a real person. Cool, and at the same time, not cool!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408471966661831444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-56771578721946490362012-06-22T15:23:35.812+01:002012-06-22T15:23:35.812+01:00Trish, I'm curious to read Treasure Island now...Trish, I'm curious to read Treasure Island now, but it does seem so different. Jekyll and Hyde is pretty dark, and I imagine that Treasure Island is not. It would be a nice one to re-read because it's so short and fairly easy.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343557750428307066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-70914098244878680862012-06-22T13:41:22.747+01:002012-06-22T13:41:22.747+01:00I always forget that Stevenson wrote this and Trea...I always forget that Stevenson wrote this and Treasure Island--they seem so different in subject! I read this as part of the Dueling Monsters readalong a few years ago and enjoyed it as well but could definitely use a re-read. Fun story about Deacon Brodie!Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-26263803484430896322012-06-20T21:58:24.810+01:002012-06-20T21:58:24.810+01:00I'd never heard of Mary Reilly so I had to loo...I'd never heard of Mary Reilly so I had to look it up. That sounds really cool. I'll have to check it out. I haven't seen any Jekyll and Hyde movies either.<br /><br />It's been fun traveling around and seeing literary places. It's been inspiring my reading. After visiting Dublin, I started reading Dorian Gray. I'm also hoping to read Gulliver's Travels after having seen Jonathan Swift's burial site in St Patrick's Cathedral.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343557750428307066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-90104630095367255122012-06-20T21:52:32.018+01:002012-06-20T21:52:32.018+01:00I hope you get a chance to read it. It would be a ...I hope you get a chance to read it. It would be a fun Halloween read.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343557750428307066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-5949610320526560222012-06-20T21:40:44.042+01:002012-06-20T21:40:44.042+01:00I've not read this (yet.) But I enjoyed the bo...I've not read this (yet.) But I enjoyed the book Mary Reilly - have yet to see any of the movies (the Mary Reilly one or any - I assume there must be a few! - of J&H)<br /><br />I love seeing REAL LIFE places of classics!Carehttp://bkclubcare.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-4715950828610690112012-06-20T02:35:09.152+01:002012-06-20T02:35:09.152+01:00It is good to imagine yourself as a "new"...It is good to imagine yourself as a "new" reader to this story ... not one that kind of knows what is going on despite never reading it. And how cool to have a real life experience to help make you feel more connected to the book/author. I've never read this myself but I probably should!Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-19820805681758456712012-06-19T17:21:16.940+01:002012-06-19T17:21:16.940+01:00It is really interesting. I read it kind of quickl...It is really interesting. I read it kind of quickly, but I'd love to do a re-read. I'd love to read Jekyll's letter again. I found his motivation fascinating. I guess I'll lower my expectations for Treasure Island so that I'm not disappointed when I read it.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343557750428307066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-78072815629517166012012-06-19T16:56:28.491+01:002012-06-19T16:56:28.491+01:00I loved this one! It is such a quick read, but it ...I loved this one! It is such a quick read, but it brings up so many fascinating points about the duality of human nature. I didn't love Treasure Island nearly as much, but I think that's because it was a fun adventure story and I was hoping to find a bit more depth like I found in Jekyll/Hyde.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-16322645854368928392012-06-19T13:04:35.658+01:002012-06-19T13:04:35.658+01:00I can see how this would be a favorite. I really e...I can see how this would be a favorite. I really enjoyed it. I agree that the atmosphere is well done--really ominous. Even though I knew who Hyde was, I still felt in suspense as to how it was all going to play out. The letter by Jekyll was so fascinating to see how the circumstances came about and how horrifying the consequences were. I will definitely read it again too. Maybe around Halloween next time. :)Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343557750428307066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158601836174551552.post-193122528612267412012-06-19T12:38:19.478+01:002012-06-19T12:38:19.478+01:00I admit, this is one of my favorite books of all t...I admit, this is one of my favorite books of all time. Yeah, it's a bit silly, and the "science" is cheesy to the modern reader, but the atmosphere is SO well done! I go back and reread it every few years. :DAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026099426503180472noreply@blogger.com