Actually, I have to admit, that I didn't read this book. In fact, I don't really like reading. But still, it's worth 4 stars. Email me and tell me what you think.

I really enjoyed this book, rapidly consuming every word and phrase. It's an old yet interesting and very relevant novel. The plot is shaped like a clever allegory describing mans most vicious and precious moments. Mr. Stevenson tells the tale with an appealing and fast phased language, in spite of its old origin. I could really feel the wrath of Hyde, as the story line was unfolded in front of my eyes. It's a classic in every sense and should be a must read for everyone. What singles out this copy of horror from the shelf is the fact that it takes you further, offering more than a just a good chill and some thrilling suspense.

What you are offered is a trip inside the very essence of man. Our split self: Good and bad locked in a bound of exiting co-existence. The setting is mystical yet cleverly portrayed trough the 1800's London, told and witnessed with the views of a bachelor. A Scientific project that went terrible wrong, along with mans most intimate thoughts is beautifully exposed in this epic novel. If you look just a little deeper in the ever-present allegory you could truly gain some interesting visions.

To understand the complexity of the allegory Harry M. Geduld did a solid job, providing even more interpretations and background information than you would ever look for. This if anything might put some readers off a bit. I found it a little comprehensive at first, since the descriptions and comparisons relies on some previous knowledge on the subject. It should be noted that this was the first time I read the story and this book as a whole is more of a study in the general field of split personality, or the double (the term widely used throughout the book) and its usage in past and present literature. This should not be an obstacle for anyone, just skip right too the original novel and go from there. If you like me find the allegory interesting there is heaps of information to dig in on. After deciding to do so you get an in depth analysis on every aspect of the novel, along with various related information. It covers: how it came to life, the author, comments, critics, comparisons and parallels to other works of literature, and last but not least the role of Jekyll and Hyde in theatre and movie productions. Several short novels based on the same subject or indeed even the story itself makes for a relaxing in between reading.

While this is not the easiest of reads you could really gain some self-insight and general understanding of the human mind, and its mysterious ways. I know I did.

This is a book I would recommend without hesitation! But if your not ready to "dig in", the stand alone novel could be a better choice.

awesome book...has flow charts for treatment...etc...

one big neg..no pathophys... see medicine: the true explanation by Dr. V. Shinde.

An excellent reference for the physician who cares for hospitalized patients. Just enough detail to care for patients of every severity and type of illness, yet not so much that you are bogged down in unimportant trivia and esoteric controversies. The book is up to date, and the authors obviously know their stuff. Things like indications for ICU admission and indications for discharge make this book invaluable for physicians who care for hospitalized patients. Now if only someone will write a similar one for pediatrics....

This is a good collection of ghost stories, many by authors who are known for other genres of literature, such as Edith Wharton, Graham Greene, Charles Dickens, Joyce Carol Oates. I recently have been told that this collection is going out of print. I wish it weren't! I've been using this collection in a class I teach, with good results. It's so hard to find a good collection of shorter horror fiction.....

I used this in an English course and my students loved it. It is one of the most accessible ghost-story collections ever. Many other anthologies focus on just Victorian era (langauge too difficlut for many) or modern (subject matter too visceral or abstract). This had a beautiful blend of everthing from artistic use of langauge to psychological and visceral themes. It did not bore anyone in the class. I wanted to use it again and discovered it was out of print. HISS-BOO! PUBLISHER TAKE NOTE: If this book isn't revived, it will come back to "haunt" you!

Let me first echo the sentiments expressed by others and comment on what a beautiful edition the Univ of Nebraska Press has produced. The margins are indeed wide and the type very readable. This edition is easily held, the illustrations nicely complement the text and the binding is quite durable. The introduction by Joyce Carol Oates is helpful albeit pedantic. Also, those who've read the Univ of Calif Press edition of Frankenstein will notice some overlap between this introduction and the one that Ms. Oates wrote for that particular edition. Nonetheless, the introduction is valuable.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is one of those stories, like Frankenstein and Dracula, that seemingly everyone has heard of and believes they understand("mythopoetic " in the language of Joyce Carol Oates). Much like the aforementioned works, the actual details of the story may come as a surprise to those who assume they know the story based solely on the popular understanding. For that reason alone I think the book is worth reading.

Dr. Jekyll is a respected if somewhat reclusive London doctor who has, through the course of years of experimentation, managed to create a solution which brings to the fore his evil alter-ego. Unlike many gothic literary villains, Hyde is not imbued with superhuman strength or exceptional gifts of any kind. In fact he is of a smaller and less imposing stature than most men. What he does possess however is a complete lack of compunction with regards to others. Hyde for example ruthlessly runs down a small child who gets in his way. As is the case with Frankenstein, Dr. Jekyll creates something that he can't control and which eventually destroys its creator.

The inhumanity that the fictional Hyde displays can be seen in the non-fictious world on a daily basis. As such, there is a realism to the story which is missing from many horror stories past and present. The fact that such a short and captivating work exists in an attractively packaged edition makes this one classic that will be a joy to read for all.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a clasic so, naturaly, I had high expectations. I certainly was not let down. It has a totally unique style with much detail and extensive writing. Yet, this novel is a very quickly read novel, unlike other excessively detailed books like Dracula. This book is not boring. This book is fun. It doesn't ruin the plot with too much detail like other books. Other fantasy books are usually not even close to realistic. Whereas Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is close to being conceived realistic. This book has a general morbid feeling to it where other fantasies are sometimes cheerful and happy. Robert Louis Stevenson is a realy good writer in my opinion.
He uses a very wide range of vocabulary. Stevenson uses many 19th Century terms that seem weird and different to me.
One thing bad about his writing is his punctuation. He uses way too many semicolons and comas. He makes one sentence out of six or seven sentences.
This book was not the best book I ever read, but was not the worst either. it was mediocre. however It was miles ahead of Dracula. Dracula is boring, whereas Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is fast paced, quick, and fun to read. its pritty morbid which is kind of a down side, but Since it is very short it is a good book on my list.

The University of Nebraska Press edition of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is beautiful! The illustrations by Barry Moser, woodcuts that progress chronologically through Dr. Jekyll's life as it is described in hints throughout Robert Louis Stevenson's story, are atmospheric and evocative; a picture of a boy being guided by his father, for example, echoes Dr. Jekyll's comments that he has a "fatherly" interest in his alter-ego, Hyde, while Hyde has a son's "indifference" to the father; the cover illustration is a portrait of Dr. Jekyll's father destroyed by Mr. Hyde on a rampage.

Joyce Carol Oates's introduction is worthwhile, especially for those readers who know the story, as most English-speaking people do, in its basic framework, but who have not yet actually traveled the dark road with Dr. Jekyll and his friends.

It is a pleasure to read a classic book in such a carefully crafted edition. Too often books such as this are printed in cheap editions with narrow margins and lousy type; this one fits comfortably in the hand and is easy on the eye as the reader is drawn into this allegorical nightmare.

This review refers to the University of Nebraska Press edition only.

As a comedy, this would rate 5 stars. But I don't think the author intended it as such. This book comes off as the hysterical ranting of some one who has decided to impose their idea of morality upon everyone else. I am still laughing at this nonsense.

I enjoyed a lot the reading of that book. Dr. Coles is a man who really dedicated himself for the well being of children and society in general. His examples are powerful and instructive. But reviews like the one of John S. Bradburn inspires me pitty. I looked at Mr. Bradburn's interest, and found out that Charlton Heston seems to be his favorite "philosopher", and war his theme of predilection. Fortunately, USA has citizens like Robert Coles and the individuals he described in his book, and it is because such people that Leonard Cohen is right when he sings that "Democracy is coming to the USA"...

Coles does a fantastic job of capturing the essence of morality in our every day life. This book is a great gift for any graduate (or anyone), allowing the reader to fully understand that just as our teachers, Senators, and even bus drivers should me moral, we too are called upon to be moral to others. It is a great book for anyone looking to get inspired about a couse. I loved it.

I came to the anthology Miskatonic University with the expectation of finding some bad pastiche. What I found instead were some interesting stories that brought a fresh approach to Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos. Mort Castle's story, "Teachers," was a moving tribute to the late Robert Bloch. "Her Misbeggon Son" by Alan Rodgers was the more interesting of the two sequels to Lovecraft's "Dreams in the Witch House" and an interesting take on Mythos fatalism. "The Smile of a Mime" was a horrific portrait of just what sort of students might want to attend Miskatonic. All in all, a well-above-average effort for people following in Lovecraft's footsteps

I think I was drawn to this book because I wish that such a place as Miskatonic University really existed. Think of it, a place where both conventional science and the occult could be seriously studied side-by-side. Now that's an interdisciplinary approach to education....

I ordinarily do not read "theme" collections of short stories, especially when I have never heard of most of the contributors. However, in this case it works. The theme seems to have inspired the writers to do some exceptional work. It may not be Lovecraft, but for the most part it is in the spirit of the master by people who understand and appreciate his work.

There are thirteen stories (how appropriate) to this collection, plus an introduction from the President of the university. This intro in briefly describing the mission, history, and facilities of Miskatonic really sets the tone and atmosphere for the rest.
Heck, I'm tempted to mail out a transcript to Miskantoic University, Arkham, Massachusetts- if I only had the zip code....

Even though these stories were not written by H.P. Lovecraft. They are definitely worth reading. Pure fright and fun.

This book has great plates and is a great picture book. It also approaches the subject of Islamic art in a way unique compared to most introductory western art books. Rather then go chronologically, it breaks the subject up by themes. This works great for this material. This book is very readable, but sometimes a little simplistic. It's a great introduction to the subject.

This book has great plates and is a great picture book. It also approaches the subject of Islamic art in a way unique compared to most introductory western art books. Rather then go chronologically, it breaks the subject up by themes. This works great for this material. This book is very readable, but sometimes a little simplistic. It's a great introduction to the subject.

The Mystery of the Talking Skull is the last Three Investigators novel by Robert Arthur. As such, I was a little hesitant to read it because Arthur's genius and talent created this series and made it into a staple of many young people's lives. No one made reading as fun as Robert Arthur did for untold numbers of children over the last thirty-plus years. Arthur's previous two entries in the series, the mysteries of the silver spider and the screaming clock, were brilliant and, in my opinion, his best, so I had high hopes for this book. I must admit, however, that this book is somewhat flawed and is, to my mind, Arthur's most disappointing 3I story. Let me make clear, though, that Arthur's worst is many times better than almost everyone else's best. This is a ripping good story and is well worth a read, despite the flaws I perceive in it.

In terms of critiquing the story, I have to say that the last few chapters seemed somewhat rushed; the boys' actions, especially those of Jupiter Jones, seemed somewhat out of character, and the ultimate explanation of the mystery was not completely satisfactory to me. While Jupiter is not always right, of course, his deductive and reasoning skills were not too sharply honed in this book. Early on, once he has the skull and has heard it sneeze, he is supposedly too drowsy after supper to set his mind to figuring out how the skull talks--this does not sound like the Jupe I have come to know. Later on, he is actually "suckered" quite easily, much to my consternation and disbelief. Were it not for unexpected outside help, the boys would have bungled this whole case. In terms of the ending, the explanation of how the skull actually talked did not thrill me, and that is the primary reason I must give this book four stars rather than five. That explanation was a little contrived and unoriginal, I felt. Despite these faults, I did find several clues to be rather ingenious, and I experienced a few "Aha" moments of a quite satisfactory nature.

Sadly, as I write this review, this is the last Three Investigators book to have been recently reissued by Random House. The reissue of the first eleven books in the series (including all ten of Arthur's 3I books) is of great importance because this action not only reintroduced me to the friends and heroes of my youth but introduced the Three Investigators to a whole new generation of young people; these books have induced a love for reading in countless numbers of us all. I would implore Random House to continue reissuing these books until the complete 3I library is readily available to one and all--how these books ever went out of print is a mystery not even the great Jupiter Jones could solve. As for me, I have my own case to work on now, an undertaking that will not be completed until I have assembled a complete collection of the Three Investigators series.

The three investigators are at it again. Only this time they have to find out the secrete behind a talking skull, a prop from an old magician's trunk, that they bought at an auction. The skull mysteriously talks to the boys, giving them clues on the location of a hidden fortune. But the three investigators aren't the only ones who are trying to solve the mystery of whereabouts of the hidden treasure. There are many other dangerous villians that are looking for the treasure too! This book is full of mystery, and complex problem solving, and is great for all ages.

The plays presented in this lovely book are a fair representation of the African-American playwrights of the 20th Century. There are naturally many more that could have been added in this volume, but these give a fair representation of the Afro-American playwriting genre.

The Ultimate Dinosaur is an ambitious book, one that seeks to alternate sections on the latest theories on the origin, lives, and deaths of dinosaurs as well as pterosaurs and prehistoric marine reptiles, all written by such noted experts as George Olshevsky, Sankar Chatterjee, and others, with dinosaur-themed science fiction short stories by such authors as Charles Sheffield, Gregory Benford, and Harry Turtledove. A great concept.

Unfortunately it was rather unevenly carried out. The non-fiction sections are quite good, though a few are relatively dry to read. I did learn a few things reading these sections, and alone they just about make the book worthwhile. There were some interesting discussions over the relationship of prosauropods and sauropods for instance, and there was a great article on migrating dinosaurs.

However the short stories vary alot in style and quality, some quite good, other more moderately decent, and a few frankly terrible and hard to get through. The short stories and non-fictions are paired together, and it looks like they found it difficult to find a short story to put with some of the non-fiction sections.

Though this may only apply to the hard-cover edition which I have, I feel I must point out the book was either poorly edited, which I find suprising, or poorly published. The book was replete with words that were run together, misplaced punctuation, odd gaps in sentences, and even misspelled words. They were so common at times that it was jarring and irritating. While many books have one or two such errors, there were many of them in this work. Hopefully the paperback version cleared this up.

Having said that though this was still not a bad book and a worthwhile one to get, though frankly I would not place at the top of the list of books to fill your dinosaur needs. Still, wouldn't be bad to have either.

I have always been a big dinosaur lover, and in this book, Silverberg, Dobson, and Zimmerman really bring these creatures to life. I loved every page. This is a book for both kids and the paleontologist.

big names in science and sf coupled with top paleoartists!