THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE Classic Starts

This sinister classic starts off gently, with Rebecca K. Reynolds giving an elegant voice to the lawyer from whose perspective it is told. But his inner turmoil emerges even before listeners hear of his first encounter with the evil Mr. Hyde. With a report of a witnessed murder, Reynolds's tempo picks up. Throughout, she narrates with a tone of gravitas that fits the lawyer well. What's happening isn't told fully until the end, but older listeners will likely already know the fate of the mild-mannered Dr. Jekyll. The story, tailored for family listening, shines a light on human nature by examining our good and evil sides. J.A.S. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2020]