Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad

Heart of Darkness

Joseph Conrad

504 pages first pub 1899 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging dark slow-paced
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- A newly edited text based on the first English book edition (1902), the last version to which Conrad is known to have actively contributed. "Textual History and Editing Principles" provides an overview of the textual controversies and ambiguitie...

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Moods

dark 88%
challenging 57%
reflective 42%
adventurous 36%
tense 33%
mysterious 31%
sad 15%
emotional 10%
informative 6%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 25%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 43% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1% | Yes: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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