The Outstation
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1924
35
Short Story • Fiction
1924
Adult
18+ years
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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.
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.
106 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
35
Short Story • Fiction
1924
Adult
18+ years
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