224 pages • first pub 1902 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
Generally regarded as the pre-eminent work of Conrad's shorter fiction, Heart of Darkness is a chilling tale of horror which, as the author intended, is capable of many interpretations. Set in the Congo during the period of rapid colonial expansio...
Community Reviews Summary of 169 reviews
Moods
dark 83%
adventurous 50%
reflective 33%
tense 33%
informative 16%
mysterious 16%
sad 16%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 40%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 80% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, ColonisationModerate
Ableism, Alcoholism, GoreMinor
Death, Mental illness, Sexism
224 pages • first pub 1902 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Generally regarded as the pre-eminent work of Conrad's shorter fiction, Heart of Darkness is a chilling tale of horror which, as the author intended, is capable of many interpretations. Set in the Congo during the period of rapid colonial expansio...
Community Reviews Summary of 169 reviews
Moods
dark 83%
adventurous 50%
reflective 33%
tense 33%
informative 16%
mysterious 16%
sad 16%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 40%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 80% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, ColonisationModerate
Ableism, Alcoholism, GoreMinor
Death, Mental illness, Sexism