Victory: an island tale by Joseph Conrad

Victory: an island tale

Joseph Conrad

302 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction classics dark reflective slow-paced

Description

Victory was the last of Conrad's novels to be set in the Malay Archipelago. It tells the story of Axel Heyst who, damaged by his dead father's nihilistic philosophy, has retreated from the world of commerce and colonial exploration to live alone o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 78 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
mysterious 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.76

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