An Outpost of Progress by Joseph Conrad

An Outpost of Progress

Joseph Conrad

35 pages first pub 1896 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging informative reflective medium-paced
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Description

The story deals with two European men, named Kayerts and Carlier, who are assigned to a trading post in a remote part of the African Jungle. There they take part in ivory trading, hoping to financially benefit the company as well as themselves. Wi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
challenging 37%
tense 37%
adventurous 25%
mysterious 25%
reflective 25%
informative 12%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 37%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.23

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