5 stars
Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad is one of the best books I???ve read in a while, because of the setting, the plot, and most importantly the ideas that it contemplates. Only about halfway in the book, I realized that the film Apocalypse Now was adapted from this book. It follows Charlie Marlow, who has used his connections to get a steamboat to transport ivory downriver, finds out about Kurtz, who has established himself as a god amongst the local populace. Marlow takes a growing interest in the man and undertakes to meet him. The book considers how hollow civilization can really be, the consuming power of greed, civilization???s fa??ade of enlightenment, among others.
I recommend it to you if the setting and ideas of the book. This is a book that I will be buying a physical copy for my library.
Although some would likely disagree with me, as a lore nerd type, I found this to be a great intro to the Warhammer 40k universe. Interesting for people who are not yet acquainted with the series and possible even more interesting for fans or returning readers, as you already know what is going to happen and can tell the various motivations of the characters apart.
I have likely listened to this book more than 10 times now, but it doesn't get old. The first book in the Discworld series is everything I ever wanted as a child, shame I got it so late. But this is just the start as progressively the series become more and more interesting with every book.
4,5 stars
A wild ride, never boring, never tiresome, about a man living the American dream, and getting in and out of new jobs on a weekly basis. It has energy and style like Hunter S. Thompson???s ???Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas???.
It???s a must read if you enjoy dark humor.
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