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3.03 AVERAGE
3.03 AVERAGE
podeszłam dosyć pozytywnie do tej lektury a i tak mocno mnie zawiodła, widzę tutaj niewykorzystany potencjał, autor na tak wiele sposobów mógł napisać to dzieło i nawet krócej a wybrał nudną bezosobowość, dużo rzeczy nie wyjaśniając...
The literary equivalent of watching paint dry except the wall yells the n word every minute or two
challenging
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I read this book for a school project that I am currently finishing up at this moment. Despite it's difficult writing language, the book has some amazing symbolism and I recommend it for anyone who is interested in in-depth symbolism.
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
No
I hated reading this book so much but by the end I loved it (or had Stockholm syndrome). Helped me get a 5/5 on my AP lit exam because I hated and knew it so well so it gets a 5/5 from me.
I love unreliable narrators, and Heart of Darkness takes the cake. The really dark message on Imperialism also helps, and the deep parallels (that reminded me of The Raven Cycle) give the book so many hidden meanings. Apocalypse Now is an amazing movie to accompany this book, I highly recommend watching it during or shortly after you read.
I would be lying if I said I didn't barely skim it and then turn to sparknotes. This was an assigned reading for my literature class and I've been pushing it aside in favor of (re)reading other books (whoops) the past days.
But because of it, I don't think I'm in any standing to rate this book, and based on the reviews you either really love this book or hate it.
However, I was a fan of Poisonwood Bible, and I see where parallels and inspiration could be drawn. The same applies to Lord of the Flies.
Overall, this book is short, so I might reread it after having a full understanding. It's all in the symbols and frankly I'll try to reread this with a new eye for understanding without too much overthinking.
But because of it, I don't think I'm in any standing to rate this book, and based on the reviews you either really love this book or hate it.
However, I was a fan of Poisonwood Bible, and I see where parallels and inspiration could be drawn. The same applies to Lord of the Flies.
Overall, this book is short, so I might reread it after having a full understanding. It's all in the symbols and frankly I'll try to reread this with a new eye for understanding without too much overthinking.
This book requires a close reading. The narrator, Marlow, gets at the heart of man's true nature and the nature of imperialistic society. Kurtz embodies all this, and, before dying, pronounces his final judgment on it and sums up his soul's experience in the world - "The horror. The horror".
Psychological insights abound throughout. Marlow struggles to communicate the effect his experience has had upon him and his fascination/bond with Kurtz:
". . . No, it is impossible; it is impossible to convey the life-sensation of any given epoch of one’s existence--that which makes its truth, its meaning--its subtle and penetrating essence. It is impossible. We live, as we dream--alone. . . ."
But one trait that Conrad and his characters, Marlow and Kurtz share - is an ability to convey experience through storytelling. Kurtz is remembered by Marlow as primarily " a voice". Kurtz bewitches people and draws them to him with his words. Marlow enchants his current shipmates with his tale of his trip into the heart of darkness in Africa.
As soon as I finished reading I wanted to start it again. Conrad conveys Kurtz' and Marlow's haunting experience in a way that will stick with you.
Psychological insights abound throughout. Marlow struggles to communicate the effect his experience has had upon him and his fascination/bond with Kurtz:
". . . No, it is impossible; it is impossible to convey the life-sensation of any given epoch of one’s existence--that which makes its truth, its meaning--its subtle and penetrating essence. It is impossible. We live, as we dream--alone. . . ."
But one trait that Conrad and his characters, Marlow and Kurtz share - is an ability to convey experience through storytelling. Kurtz is remembered by Marlow as primarily " a voice". Kurtz bewitches people and draws them to him with his words. Marlow enchants his current shipmates with his tale of his trip into the heart of darkness in Africa.
As soon as I finished reading I wanted to start it again. Conrad conveys Kurtz' and Marlow's haunting experience in a way that will stick with you.