About the book
In this towering story about a man pitting himself against the sea, against society, and against himself, Robert Stone again demonstrates that he is \"one of the most impressive novelists of his generation\" (New York Review of Books). Inviting comparison with the great sea novels of Conrad, Melville, and Hemingway, Outerbridge Reach is also the portrait of two men and the powerful, unforgettable woman they both love - and for whom they are both ready, in their very different ways, to stake everything. As the San Francisco Chronicle said, \"Robert Stone asks questions of our time few writers could imagine and answers them in narratives few readers will ever quite forget.\"
Editions of Outerbridge Reach
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780395938942
- EBook
- ISBN 9780544357013
Read an Excerpt
In this towering story about a man pitting himself against the sea, against society, and against himself, Robert Stone again demonstrates that he is \"one of the most impressive novelists of his generation\" (New York Review of Books). Inviting comparison with the great sea novels of Conrad, Melville, and Hemingway, Outerbridge Reach is also the portrait of two men and the powerful, unforgettable woman they both love - and for whom they are both ready, in their very different ways, to stake everything. As the San Francisco Chronicle said, \"Robert Stone asks questions of our time few writers could imagine and answers them in narratives few readers will ever quite forget.\"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Outerbridge Reach about?
In this towering story about a man pitting himself against the sea, against society, and against himself, Robert Stone again demonstrates that he is \"one of the most impressive novelists of his generation\" (New York Review of Books). Inviting comparison with the great sea novels of Conrad, Melville, and Hemingway, Outerbridge Reach is also the portrait of two men and the powerful, unforgettable woman they both love - and for whom they are both ready, in their very different ways, to stake everything. As the San Francisco Chronicle said, \"Robert Stone asks questions of our time few writers could imagine and answers them in narratives few readers will ever quite forget.\"
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Outerbridge Reach?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Outerbridge Reach?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780395938942
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Outerbridge Reach?
Robert Stone
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Outerbridge Reach is available as paperback(ISBN 9780395938942) and ebook(ISBN 9780544357013)
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