Lord Jim-(Annotated) by Joseph Conrad

Lord Jim-(Annotated)

Joseph Conrad

414 pages first pub 1900 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced
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For readers who have ever grappled with the weight of their own conscience and the complexities of honor, bravery, and redemption, Lord Jim-(Annotated) by Joseph Conrad is a haunting and stimulating journey that will challenge and ultimately inspire them to confront the darkest corners of the human experience.

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Lord Jim is a novel by Joseph Conrad originally published as a serial in Blackwood's Magazine from October 1899 to November 1900. An early and primary event in the story is the abandonment of a passenger ship in distress by its crew, including a y...

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Moods

adventurous 67%
reflective 54%
dark 50%
challenging 46%
mysterious 24%
emotional 22%
sad 20%
tense 12%
informative 6%
funny 3%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 82%
medium 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.27

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