Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad

Heart of Darkness

Joseph Conrad

134 pages first pub 1899 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging dark slow-paced

Description

Teodor J zef Konrad Korzeniowski (1857-1924), better known by the pen name Joseph Conrad, was a Polish-born novelist who spent most of his adult life in Britain. He is regarded as one of the greatest English novelists, which is even more notable b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 22,886 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
challenging 56%
reflective 44%
tense 34%
adventurous 33%
mysterious 27%
sad 15%
emotional 8%
informative 6%

Pace

slow 69%
medium 22%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 43% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | 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: 58% | 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%

Average rating

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