The first story in this collection, the famous (or infamous) Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, is well-worth the read. A classic story, but also very readable and well-paced, Jekyll and Hyde is a fascinating tale to analyze, thinking of the nature of humanity and personality and what one's own darker side may desire. I highly recommend anyone who enjoys the contemporary retellings of this story should certainly read the original. The other stories included don't seem to have the same brilliance. I did enjoy the Polynesian story of the Bottle Imp, but otherwise, little in these stories resonated with me. ( )