joseph conrad novel and heart of darkness be a dark and profound and and last novel that portray the futility and irony take place in africa . if you be look for a great book to read over the weekend this be not the book for you . conrad hold nothing back when describe 19th century imperialism and but the novel be meaningless without give it the reflection and consideration it deserve . if i read this novel look for a great adventure story i would say that i waste my time and but look at in the perspective of explain the futility of 19th century civilization and i would say this be one of the most significant novel i have ever read . because of the fact that i read this novel in my english class and and we analyze every page and i think i appreciate the book more than someone would who be just read it for entertainment . i be not go to lie and this book be difficult and it challenge the reader to dig deep into this novel to find the true meaning . the movie on the other hand i find tiresome and boring . the movie and heart of darkness come no where near give the book justice . the movie leave out many key part that i consider important to get the true message of the story . if you be have difficulty understanding and visualize the novel then the movie might be a good recourse but i would not recommend see the movie a an alternative to the novel or even a different perspective .