Stoner
Paperback Published on: 01/10/2020; Language: Italian
Price: £18.75
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Just tremendous.
This is a book that will change your life. A character study of one man's trials and triumphs through life, Stoner is exceptional because the lead characte... READ MORE
Finally getting some praise
I must admit I have never heard of this book until recently and I thought John Williams was the man responsible for the Star Wars soundtracks. Fortunately ... READ MORE
Quietly beautiful
William Stoner is the son of poor farm folk. From an early age (six) he becomes used to hard work and is expected to take over the running of the farm one ... READ MORE
A forgotten classic
This neglected classic has had a well deserved resurgence recently thanks to the heroic work of Vintage Classics. Stoner lives up to expectations, it is a ... READ MORE
Simple and Beautiful
It was described as the greatest book you’ve never read. There was lot hype around it and all justified. Stoner is simply beautiful. The touching story of ... READ MORE
Stoner
Like the literary resurrection of Richard Yates a few years ago, John Williams is a great American novelist who toiled away for years, received some modest... READ MORE
Forgotten classic
Vintage (the publisher) have recently made a song and dance about this forgotten classic, and after reading it I do agree, it is a remarkably good novel.
T... READ MORE
Publisher information
- Publisher: Mondadori
- ISBN: 9788804722236
- Languages: Italian
Customer Reviews
View allCouldn't Put It Down
Couldn't put it down - absolutely riveting; every page is as fresh as a daisy; characters superb and the story quiet yet monumental. Really good book, coul... READ MORE
A mind-shreddingly sad book
I was intrigued by this one - a drugs book written by the composer of Star Wars? Of course, it's neither, just a beautiful and very sad account of one lone... READ MORE
A celebration of the unsung hero
Whilst some may describe William’s work as inherently sad and ever suggestive our own limitations, failures and inevitable death, I concluded it feeling po... READ MORE
Great style, genre classic
Having been persuaded by good reviews of this book, even though it is not the typical genre that I enjoy reading, I purchased this and have no regrets.
Bea... READ MORE
The Greatest Unread Novel
Months back I walked past a display of vintage published books, amongst the sign "2013 Book of the Year." Picking one up I read the the back cover and knew... READ MORE
Stoner
This is a wonderful book. One of the most beautiful novels I have ever read. The story of one man's life from start to finish, it is simple but it is perfe... READ MORE
A must read
Everyone should read this book - I'm normally a fussy reader with low concentration but this book was amazing, despite not being too dramatic. If you are r... READ MORE
A must read for literature lovers
This is very succinct and poignant book. It draws you in with the simple storyline about one man as he moves through his life. Many of us can relate to the... READ MORE
A remarkable novel about an unremarkable life
A classic novel revived!
A very sad and melancholic tale, beautifully written and a very absorbing read.
Would recommend that you read it. And if you've ... READ MORE
A most touching novel
I can thoroughly recommend this book. It is a most beautiful story of an outwardly unremarkable university professor who faces up to the challenges and lon... READ MORE
"held ... in no particular esteem"
“I've always said that my favourite novel is “The Good Soldier”, but I'm not sure that hasn't been displaced by John Williams's “Stoner”, which has just be... READ MORE
Not what I expected
I bought the book as it was Waterstone's book of the year.
I found the book quite depressing and was glad when it was over. I found myself wondering what ... READ MORE
Stoner
Stoner is absolutely wonderful. You will find yourself uplifted, sad, disappointed and basking in Stoner's countless challenges and small triumphs. Stoner ... READ MORE
An absolute must to read
I was seduced by the front cover, telling me this was the greatest book I've never read. By gosh what a discovery. This book has everything, it does have d... READ MORE
A really good read.
This was our book group choice at the start of the year, after reading the blurb I did not expect to enjoy it, it looked like it was going to be boring and... READ MORE
Quiet and poignant read
What a wonderful gentle read. The life of William Stoner, a student and then a Professor at the University of Missouri. He initially enrolled to study agri... READ MORE
Beautifully and tragically written
I had never heard of it until I came across it at one of the recommended sections in Waterstones. When I firstly saw the title I thought it had to do with ... READ MORE
Absolutely beautiful
I read this book in a few hours, which is unusual for me, and I could not put it down. The writing is beautiful and poetic, and it resonated deeply with me... READ MORE
Frustratingly addictive!
I'm a bit unsure about giving this book a 4/5 rating. While I do think it reads very well, and I found some parts of the book to be very engaging and I oft... READ MORE
Beautiful
A truly amazing book that will stick with me for years.
Compelling and close to the bone
As a person at University who is struggling in these precarious times in higher education there were parts of Stoner that were so close to the bone as I co... READ MORE
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