The Open Boat by Stephen Crane

The Open Boat

Stephen Crane

64 pages first pub 1897 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective sad slow-paced
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Description

Four men struggle for survival after escaping from a sinking ship and into a small open boat.

Community Reviews Summary of 518 reviews

Moods

adventurous 54%
dark 48%
reflective 48%
tense 42%
sad 36%
emotional 30%
challenging 27%
mysterious 18%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 6%
funny 3%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 36%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | A mix: 32% | Character: 20% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.34

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