I must say, the first six chapters of the story posed any interest for me. I feel that the novel, over the course of the story, would get better, for the first few chapters are just laying out the past of the story. I am excited for the reading still; I think that Stanley's character is quite overbearing. I see his passion, but I don't understand his logic. He lies to fit in, most of his life is a life according to others. I think Leopold's character is interesting as well. I think that his constant hunger for power has a lot to do with the absence of his father. I think that the next chapters are going to be more brutal; The existence of the Congo River is based mainly on fabrication. It appeared to be something other than what the Association claimed. All for Leopold's dominance of the land.
The Bleeding of the Stone
16 years ago
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I agree, I bet deep down inside Leopold wanting to have a massive colony is to get his father's approval.
Yes, it will be more brutal. Chapter 8 especially. Leopold's hunger for power seemed to drive the whole conquest.
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