Strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

It really shows that this was written in the old days, and is an interesting glimpse into some of the old (and unfortunately still modern) biases against people with physical differences. There is a noticeably frequent mention of deformity when it comes to Mr Hyde, and the deformity is apparently tied to the evilness and repugnance that Mr Hyde radiates. It was very uncomfortable and frustrating to read; especially since the deformity seemed to be tied to Mr Hyde's apparent short stature/dwarfism. This ‘physical difference=evil' belief is unfortunately still rampant nowadays, especially in fictional media and character design.

Beyond that, the novel is... kinda okay? It's not revolutionary nor do I really get why it is so influential. I think this is partly because I have been spoiled by modern tales that develop and explore the themes brought up in Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde in more depth. Despite the advanced language, this was a fine prose to read, if somewhat annoying in its wordiness; but an exception has to be made, since English at the time of writing was different than the modern-day version most use today. However, that does not change the fact there is little actually happening in the novella, and its length would have been halved-or perhaps quartered-if the prose did not run on as it does.

This was a rather underwhelming read. I'm glad I finally read what everyone seemed to rave about, but I just don't see the appeal.