Heart of Darkness (AmazonClassics Edition) by Joseph Conrad

Heart of Darkness (AmazonClassics Edition)

Joseph Conrad

fiction classics literary challenging dark slow-paced

135 pages | first published 1899

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River steamboat captain Charles Marlow has set forth on the Congo in Africa to find the enigmatic European trader Mr. Kurtz. Preceded by his reputation as a brilliant emissary of progress, Kurtz has now established himself as a god among the nativ...
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Summary of 22139 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
challenging 56%
reflective 44%
adventurous 34%
tense 34%
mysterious 26%
sad 15%
emotional 8%
informative 6%

Pace

slow 69%
medium 22%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%

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