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4.35 AVERAGE
4.35 AVERAGE
Sure, there are some beautiful moments. The death scene is wonderfully written. But I don’t know if I hate Stoner or Williams more. Stoner for the fact that he is completely devoid of empathy beyond his meager observations, and Williams for writing him so and negating any opportunity to develop a character beyond Stoner’s veil of introspection.
I find myself with a great amount of fondness for William Stoner. Though the story is simple, and sad, there is so much beauty in the quietness of an ordinary life.
This book will not be for everyone, but I really enjoyed it. It was incredibly unique to anything I've read so far. I'm glad I picked it up. I'll hold a spot in my heart for Stoner.
This book will not be for everyone, but I really enjoyed it. It was incredibly unique to anything I've read so far. I'm glad I picked it up. I'll hold a spot in my heart for Stoner.
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I very rarely finish a book and want to reread it. How remarkable to experience the life of a person who is, what many would consider, ordinary? I don't usually find classics compelling, but this has more than earned its title.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Infidelity
Minor: Racial slurs, Pregnancy
An extremely good novel, effortless to read and feels like it was effortless to write. Incredible reading experience.
Don’t know how to describe it, so simple but yet so powerful and emotional. Amazing read
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-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
William my beloved.