Review: This is a fast paced, short read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 10, 2013
This is a fast paced, short read focusing on the descendants of the original Jekyll and Hyde.  Jacob, the hero of this story, first learns of his ability to change between his two sides as a young boy when his mother begins to tell him the story of Jekyll and Hyde. However, his mother doesn't stop with the final page of Robert Louis Stevenson's famous novella, but rather continues the stories and lineage, explaining to Jacob that the stories are, indeed, true.  At first, Jacob is confused, but upon seeing the transformation of his mother in a fit of rage, Jacob learns the truth about his descendants, noting just how vastly different the Jekyll and Hyde sides truly are.  And though he thinks himself to be alone, our narrator soon learns that there are many more like him...This story is the remnants of Jacob's life, spanning from his time as a child through to his middle adulthood, including his reliance on, and disagreements with, his own personal demon, Hyde. Told through a confessional/conversational tone, readers are whisked away on an adventure that ends with the revelation that Jacob now has children of his own, and so while the story ends, there is room for more should Morris decide to pursue that avenue.  This is a well-written story that lovers of fantasy and Jekyll and Hyde will enjoy.(Please note: I use the rating system of Goodreads, which is different from Amazon.  My overall personal rating is that I liked it.)