Heart of Darkness and The Secret Sharer by Joseph Conrad

Heart of Darkness and The Secret Sharer

Joseph Conrad

176 pages first pub 1910 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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Heart Of Darkness. The story of the civilized, enlightened Mr. Kurtz who embarks on a harrowing "night journey" into the savage heart of Africa, only to find his dark and evil soul. The Secret Sharer. The saga of a young, inexperienced skipper for...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,080 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
reflective 50%
mysterious 33%
tense 33%
sad 16%
emotional 8%
funny 4%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 33%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 36% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 30% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.09

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