A review by saturn_rage
Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad

adventurous dark mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Ya know, I get why this has become such a cultural mainstay, with its themes of obsession, domination, and the mystery of your self and others carrying through to numerous other pieces of media, a lot of which I love. On the other hand though, the hand that looms much much larger, this book is racist as shit, and it really makes it a pain to get through. I’m glad it’s as concise as it is, and I have no desire to ever return to it. 
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