Heart of Darkness, with eBook Audiobook

" The language was fascinating, but from a contemporary point of view, I found it extremely difficult to actually connect with the story. I enjoyed reading it as a whole, but I felt it was missing something. "

" Profound, hypnotically written with metaphors and allegory (and looong descriptions) in abundance. It was probably the most difficult read of my life and I think a lot went past my head though. Here's one I definitely have to return to later. "

" slept at every 1/2 page "

" Technically interesting. Very dense. Excellent tho disturbing descriptions. Odd having an immense build up to meet the major object of the book only to have him die a few pages later. Many unanswered questions. "

" I could appreciate it for the great piece of literature it was, but I didn't really enjoy it. One of those books everyone should read and appreciate, but may not enjoy. "

" I've read this at least three different times for school/uni and it never made a huge impression on me. All I remember is "The horror! The horror!" Definitely worth a read, though, if only to compare it to Apocalypse Now. "

" Required for Post 1800 Lit Hist Class. I read it...What would you say about it? "

" I read this book for English and I surprisingly enjoyed it. Granted, I wasn't floored by it but it was alright. Pretty dense material but great descriptions. "

" Another classic book that draws you in. A travelogue through the worst of mankind. Well worth the early pain as the trip takes place. "

" I really did not like this book. Reading the summary I was expecting something dark and beautiful, that painted (excuse the pun) a picture in your head like the story of Dorian Gray. Something that made you shiver and something that really made you think. I felt myself with Heart of Darkness constantly tracking back in pages and paragraphs trying to re-read as I was constantly feeling as if I had missed something. There is no flow to this story, I never could picture the scene or follow where in the story I was. To be honest I found it a chore, and did not enjoy the abrupt ending or draw anything deeper from its vague and far out style. "

" An extraordinary work of pure genius. The throbbing menace of the landscape Conrad takes you through is matched perfectly by the brooding inner dialogue of a character utterly lost with himself. A spiral into madness and the things that drive us. Wonderful! "

" This is some great classic huh? I've meant to get around to reading this for the last ten years or so. This is Joseph Conrad, huh? This is the acclaimed Heart of Darkness. This was the inspiration for Apocalypse Now, eh? I was bored to death and couldn't wait to finish this book. So, they're looking for Kurtz, they find Kurtz, Kurtz dies, Marlow talks to Kurtz's wife, The End. How lame is that? And why does Marlow have to say 'nigger' all the time? At least it's a short book. Don't waste your time! "

" It was kind of boring. Which was disappointing as I'd heard good things about it. "

" Best read aloud to oneself... try it, it brings the richness and darkness of the book alive. "

" Conrad is a master at setting a mood and mood is what you felt on every single page of this classic. "

" Conraf was a scary dude- looking so deep into the hearts of men and finding them so tragically wanting. "

" I actually really enjoyed this novel. Many people see it as racist. Honestly, Conrad was a man of his time, and there are racist aspects of this book, but I do not believe he was and I do not believe that is the main point of this novel either. Yes, he compares the savages to the Heart fo Darkness , but he also compares Kurt. I tend to focus more on Kurt. After having a discussion in class about this, many people seemed to believe that Kurt was not a bad guy. Some could argue that Africa changed Kurt and that Africa was the real Darkness. Kurt had just become one with the darkness, but that is not how I picture this novel. I see Kurt as the true darkness. He is persuasive, manipulative, and cunning; he would have been a great politician! lol He created an entire empire with natives praising him. That is just my opinion. "

" This book, and the famous movie based off of it we both very depressing experiences for me. I can recognize the angle, the purpose and the meanign of this book, but at the end of the day it depressed me "

" Glad I finally read this book. After seeing Apocalypse Now and the hearing of the trouble Orson Welles had making the book into a film, I was really looking forward to reading the book. I can see how the book raised the awareness of the mistreatment of Africans in the Congo. While reading the story, I could not keep from thinking of the horrors Joseph Conrad saw on his trip to the Congo that influenced this book. "

" This is one of my favorite western literature. It may be boring at first glimpse but it provides broader knowledge and understanding regarding the situation of both blacks and whites during the peak of colonialism in the west. It is creative and mind boggling. I like it. "

" A true literary master, Conrad effortlessly combined symbolism, depth, and character development to create the Heart of Darkness. However, I found no true effortless reading within the novel- the entirety of it, while an immortal masterpiece to Conrad's credit- was too high in level for my feeble mind. I only rate it so low for the sake of the fact that I could barely understand a sentence- to no fault of Conrad's. I have decided to perhaps explore more of Conrad's work, hoping that I will fall upon a title I can actually grasp! "

" This and Lord Jim are my two favorite Conrads. Anything I write about Conrad and this book could not do it justice. Probably my favorite author of all time. "

" Heart of Darkness is a classic novella, presented in the form of a story within a story. In 1998, it was ranked 67th on the list of Modern Library Top 100 English Language Novels of the 20th Century. It tells the story of Charles Marlowe, an ivory transporter, and his journey down the Congo River. "

" I decided to re-read this for the first time since high school after reading Adam Hochschild's King Leopold's Ghost. I'm not sure how it was received at the time it was written. I assume it was shocking. But,if anything, it is too tame. In this case truth really is stranger (or more horrible) than fiction. Knowing that this is a TRUE STORY did enhance the experience. "

" I enjoyed this book a lot more than I thought I would. It is dense but worth the effort. A good 'literary' read. "

" Enjoyable story telling with emotional and moody language. "

" Very interesting read,beware of the racial slurs. "

" I hate this book with every ounce of my being "

" Liked it but a bit hard to follow. "

" Everyone needs at least one exposure to this book, as the phrase "the heart of darkness" carries so much punch in so few words - so long as you know the ideas and mores of the story. One of those cultural references that you should know well in order to be truly literate. "

" This book is such a tough read, but is well worth it in the overall meaning. I am not a huge reader myself, but after being challenged with the enourmous task of analyzing and dissecting this novella for my AP Literature class I honestly think I can read anything. At first I took this book for the rantings and ravings of a rascist author whose only talent was that of geography, and his recount of the savagery in a forsaken jungle through the eyes of Marlow. Upon further inspection the meaning behind the words seemingly unwound itself, becoming a masterpiece of human nature. Conrad uses this book as a medium to relay his thoughts about imperialism, the effects of it such as madness, the absurdity of evil, and how the brooding storm created by these themes and motifs settles over the Congo in this time period. The background information such as where this was written (in England) and when it was written (1898-1899) play an important role in the overall meaning, since this was the prime time of imperialism in Africa. This is a dark time for the congo where the whole mission of these imperialistic countries was to bring light to the savages and where better than the 'Heart of Darkness' itself, the Congo. What really happened was not quite so enlightening, Marlow recounts the violence and brutality that ensues on his journey through the Congo. The imagery from the darkness of the Thames river, the snake like shape of the Amazon, and the description of the way the dark waters run into the dark sky on the even darker horizon contribute to the overall motif of darkness. What makes a Novella like this a masterpiece is the ability it has to connect so strongly to the reader, and how it expresses such abstract concepts as the pilgrims being the real savages, and how this whole enlightenment concept is a false pretense to conquer a foreign land and enslave its people. This is where the theme of human efficiency ties in and I linked it to the book 'A Brave New World' where human efficiency is pushed beyond its limits, creating a utopian society based on consumption and control, which is pretty close to the practice of imperialism, except imperialists never bothered to try and make their slave-citizens happy, and they never tried to disguise their true intentions, Bringing together the themes and motifs of Savage, and civilized, and native, and foreign. The genuine brilliance of this book is that it can't be summed up in a review, That you have to read it for yourself, and realize the beauty in it, which is different for everyone, The whole reason I am writing this review is to inspire those who thought like I did, not wanting to continue on and finish the book, or if you haven't started already to go buy a copy and discover 'The Heart Of Darkness' for yourself. "

" It is the archetype of dark travelogues into the unknown. A story that works on many levels, telling the story of an internal journey wrapped in an external trip. "

" Very thought provoking. Had a hard time getting over the way that Conrad writes but after that I really liked the book as a whole. "

" I mean, I liked the concept, but concerning readability (a must, for me), it was... barbarous. I was made to read it in my freshman year of high school, so that was some time ago, but even so... Perhaps I should chance a second read, but, really, it's one of those books that I was glad to have read, rather than enjoyed reading. On that note, everyone should be forced to read this (or something like it) at least once in their formative years. "

" Mr. Kurtz is fascinating in his embodiment of evil. "

" A masterpiece portraying the horrors and atrocities of colonialism. "

" I know the symbolism is dripping from each page, but I never really got into the story... "

" The last pages were my favorite! Though there might not be any connection between the two, but they consistently kept me reminding of "The Fall" by Albert Camus. "

" My AP Literature teacher said reading this book would be "A Badge of Honor" so I started reading with the expectation of difficulty but also with excitement. Finishing this novel was long and boring and I did not like it or see its importance. When we discussed it in class, still wasn't a huge fan. When midterm exams came along and I had to write a deep essay about it and truly ponder its meaning, I began to finally get it. I had an epiphany and actually like it. Its not fun, its not easy, but it is a badge of honor. "

" A good story, with interesting political implications about 19th century colonialism. Bit too descriptive for my taste, but there you have it. "

" I had to read it aloud to get anywhere, even though it's only short. I'd be pacing up and down my living room. The imagery and detail is so sprawling, graphic and nuanced that you have to be as energised as the writer to meet the text. But Jee, is he a great writer tackling the sad and the transcendent, yes, sir. "

" It took me weeks to get through this book in college because it was heavy and dark. It was hard to read it, it was difficult to put myself in the characters' shoes in any way, I felt little empathy. It made me uncomfortable, sick to my stomach at times, but I had to pushed through and felt a little exhausted afterward. "

" After reading Heart of Darkness you begin to wonder if there's any hope for the human race at all. A darkness lingers around the edges of your heart, leaving you with the uneasy feeling that everything noble that you've previously held in esteem is nothing but a pile of rancid hippo meat and lies. Conrad & Marlow spin a tale of gloom and deception, enshrined within the deepest reaches of the Congo, were logic fails, madness prevails, savagery reigns, and the darkness is king. It's a world where a smile means death and light means pain. Racism, misogyny and the noble or cruel Mr. Kurtz. This book reminds us all that "we live in the flicker...But the darkness was here yesterday." "

" The language and somewhat un-PC bits made it difficult to approach at times, but I really enjoyed the plot and overall themes. The story of Kurtz's downfall is truly fascinating. "

" I didn't realise just how much of this book was lifted directly for Apocalypse Now. This book has endlessly creative turns of phrase. "

" This intensely descriptive novel became even more impressive once I learned this was written in Conrad's third language. "

" Read this because Connor had to for AP 12. Excellent book. Deep.... dark.... but great. Novella. "

" dark, dark and dark..mysterious, obscure but engrossing. "

" I don't recommend it. . . . . . "

" Very useful...now I just have to read the book again... "

" One of the most boring books I ever had to read in high school. "

" After reading Heart of Darkness you begin to wonder if there's any hope for the human race at all. A darkness lingers around the edges of your heart, leaving you with the uneasy feeling that everything noble that you've previously held in esteem is nothing but a pile of rancid hippo meat and lies. Conrad & Marlow spin a tale of gloom and deception, enshrined within the deepest reaches of the Congo, were logic fails, madness prevails, savagery reigns, and the darkness is king. It's a world where a smile means death and light means pain. Racism, misogyny and the noble or cruel Mr. Kurtz. This book reminds us all that "we live in the flicker...But the darkness was here yesterday." "

" The language and somewhat un-PC bits made it difficult to approach at times, but I really enjoyed the plot and overall themes. The story of Kurtz's downfall is truly fascinating. "

" My opinion might be tainted by the class I was in when I read this, but seriously boring stuff here... "

" I know it's a classic...I read it in high school and hated it, then re-read large sections of it along side State of Wonder. I appreciated it more as an adult but still not a book I really want to curl up with... "

" This is some great classic huh? I've meant to get around to reading this for the last ten years or so. This is Joseph Conrad, huh? This is the acclaimed Heart of Darkness. This was the inspiration for Apocalypse Now, eh? I was bored to death and couldn't wait to finish this book. So, they're looking for Kurtz, they find Kurtz, Kurtz dies, Marlow talks to Kurtz's wife, The End. How lame is that? And why does Marlow have to say 'nigger' all the time? At least it's a short book. Don't waste your time! "

" Enjoyable story telling with emotional and moody language. "

" One star for the vivid language that took me into the mood and story. Second star because I finished the book despite the story, which I thought to be a bit boring and meaningless. "

" Well, it's not 200 pages first of all. Only 78 pages. Good story. Dark, hence its name, but good :) "

" A masterpiece! We had discussions on this book during our lectures and they were all so full of life! There are so many questions in this book that you just have to ask...though the answers aren't always simple. But you can find that out for yourselves ;) "

" Required for Post 1800 Lit Hist Class. I read it...What would you say about it? "

" Boring book. Found it extremely wordy and author sexist. "

" Fascinating story; I'm left with unanswered questions, but I suppose that's what Conrad intended. "

" One of the very first "modern" novels and one of the finest. So much beautiful writing and such a dark story. "

" What could i say about it that hasn't already been said in the novel itself, not even a faint glimpse of an idea. This novel is as much about African colonization as it is about the affairs of your country. This is a novel purely about human psychology and the darkness that abides in one character's heart, the narrator, Marlowe. It is seldom about the journey and even less about the experiences. It deals only in the darkness that can fill your heart once you've spent enough time in a desolate place. The psychoanalytic strength of this novel could hardly be bettered in any book ever written. Having said that, the ending, especially the line when he talks about people who go on with their petty lives and miserable affairs without giving a thought to life hardly interest him just because he has seen so much that it elevates his understanding of the enigma called life to a completely different level. I salute Joseph Conrad for turning such a simple story line into such a delicate and precarious tale about human nature itself. "

" This could be the greatest short novel of all time! "

" Fiction/Classic: very difficult read but a good exploration in discovering other cultures "

" I struggled to understand the point, and that's because I missed some key insights along the way. This novel was too subtle for me. "

" I have no idea what I just read. "

" Great book. So descriptive of the darkness of the mind (and the heart). Interesting style, too, told as Marlow's narrative to his compatriots about the experience. Knowing that "Apocalypse Now" was loosely based on this book, or at least paid homage to it, I kept looking for similarities. There were, some, obliviously, but one of the striking differences is that Kurtz in the novel is physically weakened, but I don't think that in the movie version he was. "

" Not exactly a fun read, but it's still worth the effort. Tells a fascinating story populated by interesting characters. I went as Marlowe for Halloween last year. "

" As a reader, I like it when an author is able to draw my attention and use language that doesn't make reading confusing. I didn't like Joseph Conrad's writing style at all, due to his wierd verbiage and repetitive nature in his sentances. So as a reader it is hard for me to ever get into a story if I it's a struggle to actually comprehend what's going on. The one thing that I did enjoy was the character Kurt'z but that was about the only thing that intersted me. I would definately only recommend this novel to a select few students. I am never reading a Joseph Conrad novel again. "

" a masterpiece, adapted by coppola on the big screen as "apocalypse now". "

" I listened to this book on audiotape, which is a terrible decision because the language in the book is gorgeous, so I kept missing the actual meaning of the text. But! It's short and good, mostly the language is incredibly textured :) "

" The book fell down for me. The writing was so descriptive and convoluted, that I lost track of the storyline. "

" Have been fascinated by the Congo, the subject of Colonialism ever since. Worth rereading and reflecting on as you age and gain different life experiences. "

" I have to admit this book was so difficult to get through. With that said, it's considered a masterpiece of early twentieth century literature, and it certainly is a must-read in understanding the European cultural reactions to colonized Africa. Conrad writes well, and his work leaves an impact on its reader long after the book has been closed. "

" An engrossing, powerful journey that can be a little tricky to get into, but is worth the effort. "

" Readers that don't give it five stars missed the point(s) of the book. "

" I like the topic of this book, imperial exploitation. It is a dark and unflinching look at what men can do when away from proper society and given total freedom. It has it's slow parts, yes, but it's still a very engaging read. I can see the inspiration for Apocalypse Now very clearly. "

" An extraordinary work that blurs the distinction between poetry and narrative fiction. Conrad weaves a tale that draws in the reader, evoking a mixture of fascination and fear, as his protagonist travels deep into the unknown... "

" Well, it's not 200 pages first of all. Only 78 pages. Good story. Dark, hence its name, but good :) "

" I was assigned to read this book for my AP literature class. Although it was the most challenging book I've read I'm glad I did. "

" Read in college. A classic but not a favorite. "

" I've read War and Peace, yet this book was orders of magnitude less interesting and seemed orders of magnitude more lengthy. A very detailed tale, but I really could not get myself to enjoy it or even take an interest in it. All I was reading was each word - individually. "

" jezik je dober, ampak bi se zlagal, ce bi rekel, da sem dojel point "

" Literally the most confusing book I've ever read... also it's like, super deep. It's also like a paradox and I'm a sucker for paradoxes. If I failed my in-class essay on it I'm going to be disappointed. Oh Conrad you scoundrel. "

" Chilling tale of madness written 100 years ago holds up today. A lot packed into such a short read. "

" A bit of a relic, a lot of the themes don't stand up today. You can't just run away to a uncharted territory in this day and age, but I still felt a lot of mysticism coming from Marlow's journey into the heart of the Congo. "

" Too obscure for me. I got it and yet I feel I didn't really. The many parodies of this story do a FAR better job of telling it than Conrad does. Give me Apocolypse Now anytime over rereading these tortured 100 pages! "

" An engrossing, powerful journey that can be a little tricky to get into, but is worth the effort. "

" this book is the basis for so many modern stories. "

" Despite being a small book, this is a bit of a challenging read; however it's highly rewarding for those who stick with it. "

" A massively influential book obviously but not for me an enjoyable one. "

" Arrows, by Jove! We were being shot at! "

" I didn't like this classic. It was dull. "

" I could appreciate it for the great piece of literature it was, but I didn't really enjoy it. One of those books everyone should read and appreciate, but may not enjoy. "

" Beautiful language . Pure poetry and amazing when you remember that English was not his first language. "

" Dark and miserable. I really could not get into this book. "

" Amazing journey to the evilness and corruption of the men "

" Masterpiece. I've read it twice and can't wait to re-read it as soon as possible. Conrad is one of the best, five star literature. "

" This book, and the famous movie based off of it we both very depressing experiences for me. I can recognize the angle, the purpose and the meanign of this book, but at the end of the day it depressed me "

" An elegant metaphor. Look for meaning in the corners and the shadows. "

" Meh... I actually found the 'story within a story' format a little unnecessary. It made Marlow's tale seem like more of a tall tale. The story itself was suitably dramatic but felt scattered. Perhaps i need to give it a closer reading "

" At 113 pages long, The Heart of Darkness was the longest, hardest, most painful 113 pages I've ever read in my entire life. "The Horror. The Horror," indeed. "

" I now remember why I hated reading required books in college. I don't have to finish them any more, but I did just to see if I could stand it. "

" Lovely work, with some very striking imagery. "

" Read it in my English class for semester assignment, it is a classic. Language is rich and deep, but not something that I would have read in my own time for self purpose. "

" Very interesting read,beware of the racial slurs. "

" Definitely a classic that epitomizes the modernistic trend of writing at the turn of the century. Has some key elements missing, and the plot at the end of the story gets trampled on by long winded over-dramatic sentences. "

" While the content was incredibly interesting, I found Conrad's writing style to be less than engaging. "

" Oh yeah, this is a must-read for expats. Try not to look too hard for parallels with Apacolypse Now, and it's , ahh, smooth sailing. "

" I know the symbolism is dripping from each page, but I never really got into the story... "

" The best book I ever read. "

" An incredible book in many ways, Heart of Darkness is not a book for leisurley reading. It took me three weeks and a pile of annotation to get just ONE theme froms its' pages. I'm sure if I re-read it I could glean many other significant information, but that will have to wait. Just read it. "

" I'm not a huge fan, but at least I can say I've read it. The style was a little confusing and hard for me to focus on the story. "

" Kind of terrifying to read while in the Peace Corps in central Africa... "

" I've never actually finished this. It's the longest 84-page book I've ever seen. "

" need to re-read. (many times) to fully appreciate. Short. "

" Note; rating may have been affected by my love for two direct descendants; apocalypse now and the wrath of aguirre "

" I'm not sure about this one. I loved the third part, but in part 1 and 2, very little happens. The language is beautiful, but I struggle to picture a sea-man speaking for so long in such a way. The story is dark and beautiful, but I still couldn't quite "get into" it. "

" One of those I was supposed to read in high school and college. Never got it done. Happy I still had my used bookstore copy. A tough read but an amazing one; well worth the effort required and a book best read with a little life experience under the belt. "

" This is the book that prompted my switch of college major from English to Psychology. "

" A mesmerising and piercing insight into downward spiral of a human mind. "

" harder read, but interesting if you want to learn about the colonialism. I had fun watching Apocalypse Now after reading this. "

" Read this because Connor had to for AP 12. Excellent book. Deep.... dark.... but great. Novella. "

" One of my all time favorites! I've read it many times. Incidentally, my favorite movie was based on this novel: Apocalypse Now. "

" Some really compelling moments, and a few huh what?! "

" I hated this book. It is to hard to follow. "

" I listened to the AudioBook version and I was so confused. It was also kinda boring. "

" I don't recommend it. . . . . . "

" I took a class in Conrad in college. I never understood the facination with this book when his others are so much better. "

" Haunting Story about going deep in the jungle and never coming back out... "

" This classic book is very intriguing and well-written. Kenneth Branagh's phenomenal narration made this one of the best audiobooks I have ever listened to (thus the five-star review). The book itself would probably get 4 stars, despite its unfortunate racist overtones. "

" Amazing journey to the evilness and corruption of the men "

" If you like well detailed, morally ambiguous journeys into the human mind, Heart of Darkness is for you. Genuinely, the writing is brilliant, and the multiple point of views through which it is written is fascinating. For me, Marlow's moral ramblings became monotonous . "

" Blech! I think pop culture ruined this one for me before I even began. "

" Wanted it to be darker. I need a British lit nerd to talk about this with me. I was hoping for an African "Apocalypse Now." "

" Whether I liked it or not, it has stayed with me a long time "

" A great book, deep in the soul of human heart. "

" Very thought provoking. Had a hard time getting over the way that Conrad writes but after that I really liked the book as a whole. "

" You have no idea how much I despised reading this book in English class. It was so intensely boring and I usually love classics. "

" Oh yeah, this is a must-read for expats. Try not to look too hard for parallels with Apacolypse Now, and it's , ahh, smooth sailing. "

" Brilliant. Conrad is showing the poisonous corrupting nature of unlimited power, even among, or most especially among, the most "high minded". A work rarely approached in its power. Mesmerizing. "

" Well written, interesting and dark. I don't know that I liked it enough to recommend it, but I did enjoy reading it myself. "

" One of the most difficult books I've ever read.. But so worth the journey. The basis for the movie Apocalypse Now.. And Joseph Conrad is one of the most intriguing authors of his time. Enjoy! "

" Kind of terrifying to read while in the Peace Corps in central Africa... "

" I know "Apocalypse Now" was inspired and adapted from this book so I'd like to read it. Even though some of my friends gave it bad ratings. "

" You have no idea how much I despised reading this book in English class. It was so intensely boring and I usually love classics. "

" Do not read this book when you have a 102 degree fever. It has haunted me since high school - having to finish this book while severely ill. No I don't think I would have enjoyed it even if I had been well but the fever combine with the dark and often gross imagery has haunted me ever since. "

" This is the book that prompted my switch of college major from English to Psychology. "

" "It was ok", with some extracts that were full of lyricism and very profound.I cannot say that I loved reading it,but I certainly loved some quotes very much, especially the ones about death! "

" Profound, hypnotically written with metaphors and allegory (and looong descriptions) in abundance. It was probably the most difficult read of my life and I think a lot went past my head though. Here's one I definitely have to return to later. "

" I really didn't like while reading it, but once I was done and thought about it, I realized it was pretty good and I liked it. Not sure I'd read it again though "

" At long last. The end was a rather damp squib, I didn't quite get it. But the prose throughout is fantastic, heavy and oppressive (that's how it's meant to be) "

" Kurtz....one of the best characters ever written, in my opinion, I love this book and it deserves it place among the classics. "

" Occasionally you have to read the classics. "

" Maybe it's because I'm not used to the horrible narrative that Conrad uses, or maybe it's because I had to write an essay on this book - but I didn't enjoy the story of Marlow at all. "

" I struggled to understand the point, and that's because I missed some key insights along the way. This novel was too subtle for me. "

" Every time i read it i feel like ive crawled into something deep and meaningful but when im done i cant grasp it. Im going to read it for the forth time now. Apocalypse Now, which was based on this is probably my favourite movie ever. "

" Chilling tale of madness written 100 years ago holds up today. A lot packed into such a short read. "

" Joseph Conrad - a true artist!!! "

" The ending is drove me insane. It's not badly written, but after finishing the book I was in agony. I felt the writer injected a poison into my bloodstream and left me suffering in the open field. I can see why its a classic novel. I will re-read it in my deathbed and rate it 5 stars. "

" A great book, deep in the soul of human heart. "

" An extraordinary work of pure genius. The throbbing menace of the landscape Conrad takes you through is matched perfectly by the brooding inner dialogue of a character utterly lost with himself. A spiral into madness and the things that drive us. Wonderful! "

" There comes a moment when what you believed your country was really comes tumbling down.... "

" Read this because Connor had to for AP 12. Excellent book. Deep.... dark.... but great. Novella. "

" Cause of the Apocalypse Now link "

" Mr. Kurtz is fascinating in his embodiment of evil. "

" AP LIT. WOOT WOOT. really deep and profound book. 4/5 since despite the depth of this book, this guy's a misogynistic a-hole LOL. "

" Haunting Story about going deep in the jungle and never coming back out... "

" An engrossing, powerful journey that can be a little tricky to get into, but is worth the effort. "

" Great story line, but the writing style did not hold my attention too well. "

" Loved it. I wish I could reread it and savour every bit of this masterpiece. "

" dark, dark and dark..mysterious, obscure but engrossing. "

" Well, simply put, it could not live up the the high expectations caused my the abundant hype. "

" the best book i've ever read and i've read over 40 books. "

" It's a boy's adventure story. Perhaps this book was so talked up to me, that when I read it, it didn't live up to my expectations. It's well written and a classic for a reason. But it didn't really speak to me, I didn't really relate to the characters. "

" Now I have to watch Apocalypse Now again... "

" This book contained Heart of Darkness and The Congo Diary. I preferred the Heart of Darkness over The Congo Diary which I found to be very confusing. Perhaps it was because it was not the type of diary I was thinking of. I would be curious to hear what others think. "

" Overly dense. It seemed like the narrator never felt like he was getting his point across. "

" An incredible book in many ways, Heart of Darkness is not a book for leisurley reading. It took me three weeks and a pile of annotation to get just ONE theme froms its' pages. I'm sure if I re-read it I could glean many other significant information, but that will have to wait. Just read it. "

" Great American Novel! Apocalypse Now... "

" Albeit reluctantly - This book is no longer the bane of my existence. I might just have to give Apocalypse Now a chance... "

" Not an easy read but thankfully it was short. "

" the best book i've ever read and i've read over 40 books. "

" Well written, interesting and dark. I don't know that I liked it enough to recommend it, but I did enjoy reading it myself. "

" Another great classic and good vocabulary builder. "

" I give up. I hit the wall with this book a few weeks ago and now I can't get past a page at a time. The writing is so wordy that I can't actually tell what's happening. Hemmingway taught me that there's nothing to be gained by finishing books that you're not interested in. "

" Loved it. I wish I could reread it and savour every bit of this masterpiece. "

" This tale of a crazy man living in a jungle is a classic. As usual I found myself often lost in the stream of consciousness prose, but having seen Apocalypse Now, I was able to stay focused on the plot. The language in its raw primal character was quite beautiful if not frightening and morbid. "

" I need to re-read this before I formulate a review as I'm not sure I would do the book justice at the moment. "

" This book was a real challenge for me. Book group wanted to read a classic and someone picked this. "

" I read this as part of my Advanced Placement English class during my senior year at Roy High School. <br/> This book had a lot of symbolism. Everything there was meant to be &quot;dark.&quot; I still remember it after 40 years. It kinda gave me a creepy feeling. "

" This book was a real challenge for me. Book group wanted to read a classic and someone picked this. "

" I read this as part of my Advanced Placement English class during my senior year at Roy High School. <br/> This book had a lot of symbolism. Everything there was meant to be &quot;dark.&quot; I still remember it after 40 years. It kinda gave me a creepy feeling. "

" This book was a real challenge for me. Book group wanted to read a classic and someone picked this. "

" I read this as part of my Advanced Placement English class during my senior year at Roy High School. <br/> This book had a lot of symbolism. Everything there was meant to be &quot;dark.&quot; I still remember it after 40 years. It kinda gave me a creepy feeling. "

" I read this as part of my Advanced Placement English class during my senior year at Roy High School. <br/> This book had a lot of symbolism. Everything there was meant to be &quot;dark.&quot; I still remember it after 40 years. It kinda gave me a creepy feeling. "

" This book was a real challenge for me. Book group wanted to read a classic and someone picked this. "

" I read this as part of my Advanced Placement English class during my senior year at Roy High School. <br/> This book had a lot of symbolism. Everything there was meant to be &quot;dark.&quot; I still remember it after 40 years. It kinda gave me a creepy feeling. "

" This book was a real challenge for me. Book group wanted to read a classic and someone picked this. "

" I read this as part of my Advanced Placement English class during my senior year at Roy High School. <br/> This book had a lot of symbolism. Everything there was meant to be &quot;dark.&quot; I still remember it after 40 years. It kinda gave me a creepy feeling. "

" This book was a real challenge for me. Book group wanted to read a classic and someone picked this. "

" This book was a real challenge for me. Book group wanted to read a classic and someone picked this. "

" I read this as part of my Advanced Placement English class during my senior year at Roy High School. <br/> This book had a lot of symbolism. Everything there was meant to be &quot;dark.&quot; I still remember it after 40 years. It kinda gave me a creepy feeling. "

" One of my favorite books due to the contemplative nature of the narrative and its dialogue concerning the human experience. "

" One of my favorite books due to the contemplative nature of the narrative and its dialogue concerning the human experience. "

" One of my favorite books due to the contemplative nature of the narrative and its dialogue concerning the human experience. "

" One of my favorite books due to the contemplative nature of the narrative and its dialogue concerning the human experience. "

" One of my favorite books due to the contemplative nature of the narrative and its dialogue concerning the human experience. "

" One of my favorite books due to the contemplative nature of the narrative and its dialogue concerning the human experience. "

" One of my favorite books due to the contemplative nature of the narrative and its dialogue concerning the human experience. "

" Worst high school assignment ever... but maybe it was the teacher and my group rather than the book... "

" Worst high school assignment ever... but maybe it was the teacher and my group rather than the book... "

" Worst high school assignment ever... but maybe it was the teacher and my group rather than the book... "

" Worst high school assignment ever... but maybe it was the teacher and my group rather than the book... "

" Worst high school assignment ever... but maybe it was the teacher and my group rather than the book... "

" Worst high school assignment ever... but maybe it was the teacher and my group rather than the book... "

" Worst high school assignment ever... but maybe it was the teacher and my group rather than the book... "

" So boring. I can see why people think it was amazing... but really, what a bore. "

" So boring. I can see why people think it was amazing... but really, what a bore. "

" So boring. I can see why people think it was amazing... but really, what a bore. "

" So boring. I can see why people think it was amazing... but really, what a bore. "

" So boring. I can see why people think it was amazing... but really, what a bore. "

" So boring. I can see why people think it was amazing... but really, what a bore. "

" So boring. I can see why people think it was amazing... but really, what a bore. "

" Achebe is wrong! This book exposes and condemns European racism and colonization, not condones it. It even, in 1898, takes a stab at sexism. Conrad was a genius. "

" Achebe is wrong! This book exposes and condemns European racism and colonization, not condones it. It even, in 1898, takes a stab at sexism. Conrad was a genius. "

" Achebe is wrong! This book exposes and condemns European racism and colonization, not condones it. It even, in 1898, takes a stab at sexism. Conrad was a genius. "

" Achebe is wrong! This book exposes and condemns European racism and colonization, not condones it. It even, in 1898, takes a stab at sexism. Conrad was a genius. "

" Achebe is wrong! This book exposes and condemns European racism and colonization, not condones it. It even, in 1898, takes a stab at sexism. Conrad was a genius. "

" Achebe is wrong! This book exposes and condemns European racism and colonization, not condones it. It even, in 1898, takes a stab at sexism. Conrad was a genius. "

" Achebe is wrong! This book exposes and condemns European racism and colonization, not condones it. It even, in 1898, takes a stab at sexism. Conrad was a genius. "

" A simple novella plotwise. The language is powerful, scenery oppresive and the themes intellectually brutal. "

" A simple novella plotwise. The language is powerful, scenery oppresive and the themes intellectually brutal. "

" A simple novella plotwise. The language is powerful, scenery oppresive and the themes intellectually brutal. "

" A simple novella plotwise. The language is powerful, scenery oppresive and the themes intellectually brutal. "

" A simple novella plotwise. The language is powerful, scenery oppresive and the themes intellectually brutal. "

" A simple novella plotwise. The language is powerful, scenery oppresive and the themes intellectually brutal. "

" A simple novella plotwise. The language is powerful, scenery oppresive and the themes intellectually brutal. "

" Brilliant, although you need multiple reads to uncover it. "

" Brilliant, although you need multiple reads to uncover it. "

" Brilliant, although you need multiple reads to uncover it. "

" Brilliant, although you need multiple reads to uncover it. "

" Brilliant, although you need multiple reads to uncover it. "

" Brilliant, although you need multiple reads to uncover it. "

" Brilliant, although you need multiple reads to uncover it. "

" Good start. By the end you get a bit drowned in the heavy 19th-century writing style. There are some good excerpts and thoughtful moral messages, if you can manage to pick them out from the rubble of words... "

" Good start. By the end you get a bit drowned in the heavy 19th-century writing style. There are some good excerpts and thoughtful moral messages, if you can manage to pick them out from the rubble of words... "

" Good start. By the end you get a bit drowned in the heavy 19th-century writing style. There are some good excerpts and thoughtful moral messages, if you can manage to pick them out from the rubble of words... "

" Good start. By the end you get a bit drowned in the heavy 19th-century writing style. There are some good excerpts and thoughtful moral messages, if you can manage to pick them out from the rubble of words... "

" Good start. By the end you get a bit drowned in the heavy 19th-century writing style. There are some good excerpts and thoughtful moral messages, if you can manage to pick them out from the rubble of words... "

" Good start. By the end you get a bit drowned in the heavy 19th-century writing style. There are some good excerpts and thoughtful moral messages, if you can manage to pick them out from the rubble of words... "

" Good start. By the end you get a bit drowned in the heavy 19th-century writing style. There are some good excerpts and thoughtful moral messages, if you can manage to pick them out from the rubble of words... "

" the sentences! the sentences! The very end makes no sense to me, though. Think he screwed that up. I also don't see what was so great about Kurtz. Seems to me that might have been shown better. But the rest is beautifully written, sentence after sentence. "

" the sentences! the sentences! The very end makes no sense to me, though. Think he screwed that up. I also don't see what was so great about Kurtz. Seems to me that might have been shown better. But the rest is beautifully written, sentence after sentence. "

" the sentences! the sentences! The very end makes no sense to me, though. Think he screwed that up. I also don't see what was so great about Kurtz. Seems to me that might have been shown better. But the rest is beautifully written, sentence after sentence. "

" the sentences! the sentences! The very end makes no sense to me, though. Think he screwed that up. I also don't see what was so great about Kurtz. Seems to me that might have been shown better. But the rest is beautifully written, sentence after sentence. "

" the sentences! the sentences! The very end makes no sense to me, though. Think he screwed that up. I also don't see what was so great about Kurtz. Seems to me that might have been shown better. But the rest is beautifully written, sentence after sentence. "

" the sentences! the sentences! The very end makes no sense to me, though. Think he screwed that up. I also don't see what was so great about Kurtz. Seems to me that might have been shown better. But the rest is beautifully written, sentence after sentence. "

" the sentences! the sentences! The very end makes no sense to me, though. Think he screwed that up. I also don't see what was so great about Kurtz. Seems to me that might have been shown better. But the rest is beautifully written, sentence after sentence. "