Stoner by John Williams

Stoner

John Williams with John McGahern (Contributor)

320 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)

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William Stoner enters the University of Missouri at nineteen to study agriculture. A seminar on English literature changes his life, and he never returns to work on his father's farm. Stoner becomes a teacher. He marries the wrong woman. His life ...

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Moods

reflective 89%
sad 70%
emotional 66%
dark 19%
inspiring 16%
challenging 13%
hopeful 9%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%
funny 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 37%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.34

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