Perhaps the fact that the 2008 film revealed the basic twist of the plot spoiled for me any surprising aspects that the story may have had for its original readers. However, I also read Jekyll & Hyde recently, and my familiarity with the story didn‘t affect my reading enjoyment.
Fitzgerald does write some beautiful passages, but overall I found it a bit dull.
Thanks again for the opportunity to read this, @SerialReader !
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