Modern Library Classics Victory: An Island Tale, (Paperback)

from Cecrow

In the first part we get an outsider's view of Axel Heyst's character, actions and motives without being certain who he is or what actually drives him. I found this off-putting until the second part shared Heyst's perspective and we discover he's oblivious to being the centre of so much attention...

from carterchristian1

The love story is tender and delightful and the suspense at the end when the robbers have invaded the island really keep the reader involved.

from soraxtm

In some ways Joseph Conrad makes SInclair Lewis look like Theodore Drieser

from Niecierpek

I like Conrad, and this was no exception. The story is typically Conradian in pondering big moral issues. It examines if we are able to escape the society and live far away from the evils of this world. And then, how we deal with evil when confronted by it. The question of what makes one a hero, ...

from stillatim

As far as Conrad novels go, this was... well, pretty standard. The big difference is that it's not narrated by 'Marlowe,' so the prose is a little more readable. It's pretty pessimistic, of course. If you're into memorable characters, Lena/Alma's right up there. And I suppose Heyst is meant to be...