136 pages • first pub 1899 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141441672
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 December 2007
Description
Joseph Conrad's enduring portrait of the ugliness of colonialism. Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American ReadHeart of Darkness is the thrilling tale of Marlow, a seaman and wanderer recounting his physical and ...
Community Reviews Summary of 539 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
reflective 46%
adventurous 36%
tense 30%
mysterious 29%
emotional 10%
sad 8%
informative 2%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 85% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 38% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, ViolenceModerate
Death, Mental illness, BloodMinor
Cannibalism
136 pages • first pub 1899 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141441672
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 December 2007
Description
Joseph Conrad's enduring portrait of the ugliness of colonialism. Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American ReadHeart of Darkness is the thrilling tale of Marlow, a seaman and wanderer recounting his physical and ...
Community Reviews Summary of 539 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
reflective 46%
adventurous 36%
tense 30%
mysterious 29%
emotional 10%
sad 8%
informative 2%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 85% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 38% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, ViolenceModerate
Death, Mental illness, BloodMinor
Cannibalism