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288 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099595168
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"Born the child of a poor farmer in Missouri, William Stoner is urged by his parents to study new agriculture techniques at the state university. Digging instead into the texts of Milton and Shakespeare, Stoner falls under the spell of the unexpec...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,434 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Infidelity, Death, CancerModerate
Rape, War, Emotional abuseMinor
Alcoholism, Pregnancy, Death of parent288 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099595168
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"Born the child of a poor farmer in Missouri, William Stoner is urged by his parents to study new agriculture techniques at the state university. Digging instead into the texts of Milton and Shakespeare, Stoner falls under the spell of the unexpec...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,434 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Death, CancerModerate
Rape, War, Emotional abuseMinor
Alcoholism, Pregnancy, Death of parent