Outerbridge Reach by Robert Stone
The novel centers around Owen Browne, a disillusioned Navy veteran who decides to embark on a solo round-the-world sailing competition to rediscover his purpose and prove his worth. As he faces the brutal challenges of the sea, his wife Anne confronts her own emotional turmoil back on land, leading both to question their identities and values. The story explores themes of isolation, ambition, and the search for meaning in a modern world that often seems devoid of clear markers for personal achievement and integrity.
The 8318th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1992
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 408
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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- NY Times Editors Choice 1990-1999 (NY Times)