Reviews

Stoner by John Williams

nico072's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

redreeads's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

a masterpiece. no plot, just a mediocre life of Stoner but so much relatable in every way. the book is just plain, but it's plainness makes it more outstanding. beautifully written. chef's kiss!

kathrat's review against another edition

informative reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

jason_alexander's review against another edition

emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Some really beautiful parts, like the Katherine chapters, but I had to push through some of the other chapters just from the sheer amount of sadness and lack of initiative he gives Stoner

xguinevere_v's review against another edition

sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

marubatsu's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

rgallo's review against another edition

dark reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

yssa_epub's review against another edition

5.0

I wish I could even explain the ways this book touched me. It’s a simple and straight forward book, the kind of story that follows someone’s life and doesn’t care to add frills - because sometimes life has none.

I am so fond of the character Stoner, and there were moments I found myself screaming for him to be stronger and to stand up for himself. But in the end it was his gentle awkwardness that made me love him. I loved this book so much.

travelling_through_pages_'s review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.5

natet88's review against another edition

hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

This was one of the most perfect novels I have ever encountered. I was rapt and completely caught up in it.