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mightyshrimp 's review for:
Stoner
by John Williams
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Concise writing, beautiful and efficient. The story of a man suffering, with all the classic themes, though with a rare white male protagonist who does not lash out at the world or assume that it is his right to assert his will upon it.
Very short chapters and efficient pacing which helped motivate my finishing it. Interesting meditation on American poverty and the effects of the world wars. The wife stuff was better done than I anticipated, though I am still ambivalent about it. Beautiful ending.
Very short chapters and efficient pacing which helped motivate my finishing it. Interesting meditation on American poverty and the effects of the world wars. The wife stuff was better done than I anticipated, though I am still ambivalent about it. Beautiful ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship
Moderate: Child abuse, Death of parent, War
Minor: Suicidal thoughts