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A review by dmathuna
Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Heart Of Darkness (1899) - Joseph Conrad. Overall score 3.5/5
The 1st half of this book didn't engage me in the same way that the second half did.
The characters were very human and well written and this is one of the strengths of this book. Pairing this with Conrad's eloquent prose paints very vivid scenes and he loves to use these tools often.
The Narrator of this audiobook David Horovitch really elevated the quality of this book with excellent emotional weight in his narration.
It feels like there is so much more for me to dig into on rereads, a critique that follows on from the use of such flowery prose is that things can get confusing in a negative way that doesn't add to the narrative experience.
The 1st half of this book didn't engage me in the same way that the second half did.
The characters were very human and well written and this is one of the strengths of this book. Pairing this with Conrad's eloquent prose paints very vivid scenes and he loves to use these tools often.
The Narrator of this audiobook David Horovitch really elevated the quality of this book with excellent emotional weight in his narration.
It feels like there is so much more for me to dig into on rereads, a critique that follows on from the use of such flowery prose is that things can get confusing in a negative way that doesn't add to the narrative experience.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism