A review by alyssa_tauber
Typhoon and Other Stories by Joseph Conrad

4.0

"Typhoon and Other Stories" is a collection of four short-stories, with the addition of a play based on one of the stories. As in all short-story collections, some are better than others, however the quality was generally quite high:
"Typhoon:" The story of a ship going through a typhoon. As in most Conrad this is a story of thinking and doing, rather than talking. Conrad's own ship experience is evident, and he has a cast with very different personalities and opinions. 4/5
"Amy Foster:" For me "Amy Foster" was the weakest of the four stories. However, even this story has some interesting elements, and, with a Polish man being considered an "other" and outcast in England, it feels like it may have been quite personal to Conrad. 3/5
"Falk:" Another more typical Conrad story about a man who has done something he had to do, yet regrets, and has to admit to others. This story felt like a prototype or condensed version of other Conrad works. 3.5/5
"To-Morrow:" This story focused on some of the areas where Conrad is often a little weaker, a land story, a female is prominent, etc. yet it had a strong emotional impact. I think a lot of people can relate to the idea that things will get better "tomorrow." 4/5