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Outerbridge Reach

Robert Stone
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Outerbridge Reach

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1992

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Robert Stone

Outerbridge Reach

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1992
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • 1980s

Publication Year

1992

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

720L

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Outerbridge Reach by Robert Stone tells the story of middle-aged Vietnam veteran Owen Browne, who decides to represent his company in a round-the-world yacht race despite lacking open-ocean sailing experience. As he embarks on the challenging journey, he confronts personal demons, strained family dynamics, and escalating maritime dangers, all while a documentarian exposes the cracks in his seemingly perfect life.

Dark

Mysterious

Melancholic

Contemplative

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

3.8

875 ratings

64%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Outerbridge Reach by Robert Stone is lauded for its intense psychological depth and gripping narrative, exploring themes of identity and ambition through a man's solitary sailing voyage. Critics commend its rich, poetic prose and introspective character study. However, some find the pacing uneven and the plot occasionally meandering. Overall, it's a compelling, thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Outerbridge Reach?

Readers who appreciate complex characters and psychological depth, similar to those found in Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness or Herman Melville's Moby-Dick, will enjoy Robert Stone's Outerbridge Reach. This novel will appeal to those interested in moral dilemmas, existential themes, and intense maritime adventures.

3.8

875 ratings

64%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • 1980s

Publication Year

1992

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

720L

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