Outerbridge Reach
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1992
416
Novel • Fiction
United States • 1980s
1992
Adult
18+ years
720L
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
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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.
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.
875 ratings
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416
Novel • Fiction
United States • 1980s
1992
Adult
18+ years
720L
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