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samarakroeger's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
the marital r*pe scenes caught me off guard but I guess it was unfortunately par for the course in those days.
William Stoner is an incredibly awkward and passive-aggressive protagonist. The book is sad, slow, and deeply melancholic as it follows his tiny little life at the University of Missouri during the Greatest Generation. I found him frustrating, but in a way that makes a compelling book.
William Stoner is an incredibly awkward and passive-aggressive protagonist. The book is sad, slow, and deeply melancholic as it follows his tiny little life at the University of Missouri during the Greatest Generation. I found him frustrating, but in a way that makes a compelling book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Alcoholism, Cancer, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Ableism, Sexual assault, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, and Rape
wormgirl's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Death of parent, Alcohol, Addiction, Death, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, War, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Cancer, Classism, and Infidelity
cherryredmarlene's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was very slow and in depth about different aspect of the life of one character, but that’s EXACTLY what tickles my pickle so good for myself. I can however see how this could be boring for some.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Terminal illness, Ableism, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infidelity, Medical content, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and War
Moderate: Addiction
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