Book Review: Henrietta & Eleanor: A Retelling of Jekyll and Hyde 🎧📚💜

First published in 1886, Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a powerful and unsettling exploration of the duality of human nature—good versus evil.

In this Audible Original drama, the story is transported to modern-day London, where we meet Henrietta Jekyll and Eleanor Hyde.

Dr. Jekyll, a charming doctor, experiments with separating the light and dark sides of her personality. But in doing so… she creates something far more dangerous—Eleanor Hyde.

For years, she manages to keep this hidden, living under the radar. But over time, her darker side grows stronger… until it begins to take over, leading to devastating consequences.

Before I go any further—I have to say this:

The description of this story immediately caught my attention, and I HAD to include it. And once I started listening? I understood why.

Now here’s where it gets even more interesting…

I’ve always loved this story.

While I’ve never read the original book, I have watched several film adaptations over the years. In fact, I even looked into it and found that there are over 100 film adaptations, parodies, and inspired works based on this story—making it one of the most adapted stories in cinema history.

My personal favorites?The 1931 Oscar-winning version starring Frederic March and the 1941 version starring Spencer Tracy.

So imagine my surprise when I came across THIS version.

Can we say unique?

Can we say remarkable?

This retelling truly stands in a league of its own.

As an Audible Original, the story is brought to life through a full cast—and it works beautifully. Each character is voiced by a different actor, which makes the experience immersive and engaging.

It was easy to listen to… and honestly, hard to stop.

And what impressed me most?

Nothing felt lost in this modern version.

The core theme remains powerful: Humanity’s dual nature—the constant tension between good and evil, both existing within a single person.

One line that stood out to me:

“Man is not truly one, but truly two.”

Now imagine that battle… taking place within a woman.

Is this struggle possible?

And ultimately—which side wins?

Good… or evil?

Would I recommend this?

Absolutely.

And not only that—I’m already listening to it again.

💬 Let’s talk: Have you listened to this version? Or do you have a favorite adaptation of this story?

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