Dense fiction but a worthwhile read. I enjoyed the intriguing storyline, the excellent writing and the way in which Conrad attempted to wrestle with imperialism. It has its negatives, such as its sexism and racism, but what makes Conrad interesting is his effort to mediate a Eurocentric, racist, sexist world - which he has partially bought into - and his sense that all is certainly not right with the way things are. And on top of it it's some brilliant fiction. Check out Said's Culture and Imperialism for a more thoughtful exposition upon Conrad, Nostromo and imperialism.