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The Outstation

W. Somerset Maugham
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The Outstation

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1924

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W. Somerset Maugham

The Outstation

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1924
Book Details
Pages

35

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1924

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

3.7

106 ratings

59%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Reviews of The Outstation by W. Somerset Maugham highlight its masterful character development and evocative descriptions of the colonial setting. Readers appreciate Maugham's acute observations on human nature and social hierarchy. However, some criticize the story for perpetuating colonial stereotypes and offering a limited perspective on indigenous cultures.

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Who Should Read The Outstation?

A reader who enjoys The Outstation by W. Somerset Maugham is likely drawn to early 20th-century literature, character-driven narratives, and themes of colonialism and isolation. Comparable to fans of Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness and E. M. Forster’s A Passage to India, they appreciate deep dives into human psychology against exotic backdrops.

3.7

106 ratings

59%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

35

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1924

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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