HEART OF DARKNESS

Conrad's heavily atmospheric story of greed and evil is perfectly suited to audio performance since it is Marlow's voice that relates the horror of the journey down the Congo River. Richard Thomas's reading is on an even level throughout the telling, but the timbre of his voice of his voice may be too slight to lead listeners into Conrad's terrifying wilderness. Thomas's performance does not stand up well when compared to other productions. B.V. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPT 93]