The novel starts with suspense and mystery. Discuss

The narration of the novel begins with two men, Mr. Utterson, a quiet, respectable lawyer, and his distant relative Mr. Richard Enfield, taking a walk through a crowded street in London. On their way, they encounter a mysterious cellar door, which prompts Mr. Enfield to recount a strange experience that happened on this very street. This sets up the narrative of the strange Mr. Hyde which peaks reader interest.