Out Stealing Horses
by Per Petterson, Anne Born
Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson, Anne Born holds a well received rating of 3.79 out of 5, based on 19.2K reader ratings. First published in 2003. The book spans 258 pages.
About Out Stealing Horses
We were going out stealing horses. That was what he said, standing at the door to the cabin where I was spending the summer with my father. I was fifteen. It was 1948 and one of the first days of July.Trond’s friend Jon often appeared at his doorstep with an adventure in mind for the two of them. But this morning would turn out to be different. What began as a joy ride on “borrowed” horses ends with Jon falling into a strange trance of grief. Trond soon learns what befell Jon earlier that day—an incident that marks the beginning of a series of vital losses for both boys. Set in the easternmost region of Norway, Out Stealing Horses begins with an ending. Sixty-seven-year-old Trond has settled into a rustic cabin in an isolated area to live the rest of his life with a quiet deliberation. A meeting with his only neighbor, however, forces him to reflect on that fateful summer.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Per Petterson, Anne Born |
| Published | 2003 |
| Pages | 258 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.79 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 19,199 |
Reader Ratings & Analysis
Rating Overview
How It Compares
Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is Out Stealing Horses?
Out Stealing Horses is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Out Stealing Horses worth reading?
Based on 19.2K reader ratings, Out Stealing Horses has an average score of 3.79 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Out Stealing Horses?
Out Stealing Horses has 258 pages.
Who wrote Out Stealing Horses?
Out Stealing Horses was written by Per Petterson, Anne Born. It was first published in 2003.
What is the ISBN for Out Stealing Horses?
The ISBN-13 for Out Stealing Horses is 9781555974700.0.
Data sourced from community book ratings and reviews. Last updated: April 15, 2026
