A review by ed_moore
The Body Snatcher by Robert Louis Stevenson

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

‘The Body Snatcher’ is a short story written in the aftermath of the infamous Burke and Hare grave robberies and murders, about a medical student Fettes and his acquisition of bodies as an assistant for his school. It explores the decay of morals in favour of profit as Fettes becomes enveloped by the corrupt grave robbing circles around him and is an interesting vignette of the fears of grave robbing at the time. It was only a short story so shan’t criticise character however I feel the conclusion of the story was very abrupt and seemed unfinished, stopping right in the plot climax. 

*This was apart of the 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' audiobook however I have logged separately to leave an individual rating and review.