tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341752236357006509.post2280883918346866672..comments2024-03-26T13:05:44.788-04:00Comments on The Once Lost Wanderer: Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad (20 down, 80 to go)Josephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00466108789532345790noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341752236357006509.post-34660002039632552692014-12-07T19:18:42.349-05:002014-12-07T19:18:42.349-05:00Please understand...Apocalypse Now is based VERY L...Please understand...Apocalypse Now is based VERY LOOSELY on Heart of Darkness. It's setting is the Vietnam War...it's pretty dark, and violent. Thanks for the feedback.Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00466108789532345790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341752236357006509.post-71992490149790351942014-12-07T10:35:17.064-05:002014-12-07T10:35:17.064-05:00Oh, I did not know that there was a movie based on...Oh, I did not know that there was a movie based on it. And it's on Netflix!<br />It's possible that the movie helped to popularize the novel but I think it is a powerful story on its own. I think Marlow represents us in how humans are both enthralled and repulsed by absolute power. As pragmatic as he is, he is attracted to that lure of power and the unknown in Kurtz.<br />Great review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com