Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard by Joseph Conrad

Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard

Joseph Conrad

296 pages first pub 1904 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard by Joseph Conrad is a gripping and captivating novel that will captivate readers who crave complex, morally nuanced explorations of the human condition, particularly those fascinated by the intricate dance of power, politics, and idealism in the tumultuous landscapes of South America.

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Community Reviews

3.5
based on 687 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 60%

challenging: 46%

reflective: 46%

dark: 32%

emotional: 28%

sad: 25%

tense: 17%

mysterious: 14%

informative: 10%

inspiring: 7%

funny: 3%

hopeful: 3%

relaxing: 3%


Pace

17% of readers chose medium
82% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

17% of readers chose Plot
64% of readers chose A mix
17% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

65% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

65% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

80% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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