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3.03 AVERAGE
3.03 AVERAGE
A couple of things contributed to my disappointment with Heart of Darkness. One was that its psychological terror had been hyped beyond its ability to deliver. But the other is that Apocalypse Now had also raised my expectations about how disturbed I would be. The novel never got there for me. Nor did it answer any of the questions I had about Kurtz or what went wrong with him. Which is probably the point, but I was still looking for some insight that the book doesn't deliver. There's a lot of talking about how strange and wonderful Kurtz is, but I never experienced his profundity for myself or related to Marlow's intoxication with him. Some great themes in the book, though, and some unforgettable scenes.
dark
informative
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Read for my English Lit A Level, it is rather slow but is a informative brief example of European Imperialism
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Colonisation
Minor: Cannibalism
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I don't even know how to accurately reflect on this. This book is deeply racist but considering it's time it reflects on racism rather modernly. Or at least it critiques exploitation to some extent.
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
slow-paced
As we entered the heart of darkness, the heart darkened, heartily, and darkly we ventured into the heart of darkness, the hearty darkness of a darkening heart…
3.5 stars. Was expecting to despise this book, but ended up somewhat enjoying it.