Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad

Lord Jim

Joseph Conrad

312 pages first pub 1900 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous reflective slow-paced

Description

Jim, the first mate aboard the Patna, dreams youthful dreams of heroism and of the daring act that will prove his courage. But when the Patna collides with a mysterious obstacle, Jim panics and jumps free. This act of cowardice drives him to exile...

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Community Reviews Summary of 743 reviews

Moods

adventurous 65%
reflective 50%
dark 35%
challenging 30%
mysterious 25%
emotional 20%
tense 15%
sad 5%

Pace

slow 85%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 37% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 33% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.24

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