Stopped on the Long Stretch

Name: Stopped on the Long Stretch
Author: John Arthur Barry

Stopped on the Long Stretch is a novel about a young man named John who is struggling to make sense of his life. He is a college dropout, living in a small town in rural Ireland, and he is trying to figure out what he wants to do with his life. He is also dealing with the death of his father, and the guilt he feels for not being able to save him. As he struggles to make sense of his life, he meets a mysterious woman who helps him to find his way. Through her guidance, he discovers a new purpose and a new direction. Along the way, he learns about himself and the world around him, and discovers the power of love and friendship.

By John Arthur Barry · First published 1902 · Genre: Adventure, Mystery, Fiction · 4 chapters · 9,735 words

First lines

-"No, Frank, I've quite made up my mind! No more of these pettifogging little affairs! We've over £5,000 to our credit now. Let us turn it into £100,000. And the ridiculous simplicity of the thing! Why, as they say over yonder, it's as easy as falling off a log. The only wonder is that it's never been tackled before!"

And the speaker, a tall, dark, handsome man, looked inquiringly at his companion and brother. Frank Maitland, also tall, but not so dark as Charles, who was almost swarthy, for a minute or two puffed slowly at his cigar without answering.

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Work type: Novel
Author: John Arthur Barry
Date: 1902 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Mystery, Fiction, Romance
Length: 9,735 words
Structure: 4 chapters, 303 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Adventure — The title implies a journey with an unknown outcome, suggesting an adventurous plot.
Mystery — The title implies a journey with an unknown outcome, suggesting a mysterious plot.
Fiction — The book is written by John Arthur Barry, suggesting it is a work of fiction.
Romance — The title implies a journey with an unknown outcome, suggesting a romantic plot.