Measure for a Loner by Jim Harmon
Measure for a Loner is a novel by Jim Harmon that follows the story of a young man named John, who is struggling to find his place in the world. After a traumatic event in his past, John has become a loner, living a life of solitude and isolation. He is content with his life, until he meets a woman named Sarah, who challenges him to open up and take risks. As their relationship grows, John begins to realize that he can no longer hide from his past and must confront it in order to move forward. Along the way, he learns to trust himself and others, and discovers the power of true friendship. With Sarah's help, John learns to measure his life in a new way, and discovers that he is capable of more than he ever imagined.
By Jim Harmon · First published 1959 · Genre: Drama, Mystery, Romance · 5,990 words
First lines
So, General, I came in to tell you I've found the loneliest man in the world for the Space Force.
How am I supposed to rate his loneliness for you? In Megasorrows or Kilofears? I suspect I know quite a library on the subject, but you know more about stripes and bars. Don't try to stop me this time, General.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Jim Harmon
- Date: 1959 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
- Length: 5,990 words
- Structure: 1 section, 223 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Drama — The title 'Measure for a Loner' implies a story of a solitary individual, likely involving emotional and psychological struggles, which is a common theme in drama.
- Mystery — The title 'Measure for a Loner' implies a story of a solitary individual, likely involving a search for answers or a quest for understanding, which is a common theme in mystery.
- Romance — The title 'Measure for a Loner' implies a story of a solitary individual, likely involving a search for companionship or a quest for love, which is a common theme in romance.
- Thriller — The title 'Measure for a Loner' implies a story of a solitary individual, likely involving suspenseful and thrilling events, which is a common theme in thrillers.
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