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A review by startjpw23
Heart of Darkness: (penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) by Joseph Conrad
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book was difficult to read at points because of the racist attitudes and actions of many of the characters. I recognize it was a product of its time. But I am not of that time. The language was very evocative. The book is wonderfully written.
Graphic: Colonisation, Mental illness, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Classism, Death, Sexism, and Injury/Injury detail