The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Bought this for my 14yr old daughter who had it set as a school textHer views:Explained more what happened in Jeykll and Hyde.Clear picturesGood for preparing for an exam

We are new to Carl Bowen, but we became huge fans by the second page. This is another great graphic novel from a classic piece of literature. Lovers of books and reluctant readers alike will enjoy this brilliant graphic novel of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

The novel is beautifully illustrated and contains a good narrative-line even as it takes some license with the original plot. I appreciate that it is very conservative in displaying blood and gore (there is none that I can see) even in the violent scenes. Kids may even appreciate this rendition. This novel for me became the subject of a graduate-level paper involving how the reteller adapted the original novel for pop consumer culture and how the adaptation makes an impact on the reader/consumer.

The story is ok, and the artwork is better than expected, but the book too small and the story too short. I expected a book but received a school booklet (A5) with questions and answers at the back.It's one of those books that if you would have seen it in a bookshop you would not have bought it.It's just what it should have said clearly, a schoolbook. You can read it in 20 minutes and then answer the questions. If you do need it, shop round for a second-hand copy.

My daughter really enjoys this series, great illustrations!