Title: Heart of Darkness
By: Joseph Conrad
Genre: Historical Fiction
Pages: 72
Release Date: 1899
Publisher: Dover Publications
Rating: ★★★★☆
Summary from Goodreads:
Dark allegory describes the narrator's journey up the Congo River and his meeting with, and fascination by, Mr. Kurtz, a mysterious personage who dominates the unruly inhabitants of the region. Masterly blend of adventure, character development, psychological penetration. Considered by many Conrad's finest, most enigmatic story.
Review:
This is one of those books you really have to take your time with just to understand all the intricate nuances and comparisons within the text.
I originally picked up this book as a part of my Gilmore Girls reading challenge. It wasn't something that I would normally read and probably won't ever read something like this again, but It really made me think. I feel a little lost for words, as it was a dark and controversial tale, but one that screams to be heard.
A must read for anyone that wants a philosophical think.
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