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I'm almost done with Daniel Levine's Hyde, even though I'm only at about the 68% mark. This is because the original The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mister Hyde is included as an appendix, starting at around the 77% mark. I'll probably continue with that, because the new book has me questioning some of what I "know" about the original. For instance, I remember Jekyll being the wimpy sort with Hyde being more of a hulking brute, but here Jekyll's the strong one and Hyde is more hunched and twisted.
I'll probably rate the new book around two stars, but that may change after I read the original. I have found the new book slow and sometimes awkward, and I'm not sure whether that's an attempt to emulate the original style or simple clumsiness. Whatever the case, I'm having trouble sustaining interest and will be glad to see the end of this book. I will give the author credit for certain linguistic choices, though; although it is jarring at first, it makes sense that Hyde would be well-versed in medical and scientific jargon.
In any case, I definitely need a palate cleanser after this. Not sure what it'll be yet, but I've gotta read something very different next.
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