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The Secret Sharer

Joseph Conrad
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The Secret Sharer

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1910

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Joseph Conrad

The Secret Sharer

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1910
Book Details
Pages

56

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1910

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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Super Short Summary

The Secret Sharer” by Joseph Conrad tells the story of an insecure sea captain in the Gulf of Siam who finds Leggatt, a fugitive from a nearby ship, and decides to hide him, risking his career and ship to help the stranger. As their bond deepens, the captain devises a plan for Leggatt's escape to safety, facing significant personal and professional risks. The story explores themes of identity, leadership, and moral ambiguity.

Mysterious

Contemplative

Suspenseful

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

3.9

5,993 ratings

58%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Reviews of Joseph Conrad's The Secret Sharer highlight its masterful exploration of identity and leadership. Critics praise Conrad's atmospheric prose and psychological depth. However, some find the narrative pacing slow. Overall, the novella is regarded as a compelling study of duality and self-discovery. Work Cited: Conrad, Joseph. The Secret Sharer.

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Who Should Read The Secret Sharer?

A reader who enjoys psychologically complex narratives and maritime adventures would appreciate Joseph Conrad's The Secret Sharer. Fans of Herman Melville's Moby-Dick or Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island will find the novella's introspective examination of identity and moral ambiguity captivating.

3.9

5,993 ratings

58%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

56

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1910

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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