Just finished, Stoner by John Williams—a review.
Rating: 4.5/5
We follow the life of William Stoner, a farm boy who discovers a love for literature and eventually becomes an English professor at the University of Missouri. The book follows his personal and professional struggles—his unfulfilling marriage, a troubled relationship with his daughter, conflicts at work, and his enduring passion for literature.
Even though it had its sad parts, overall, it was a really warm and cozy read. It's one of those quiet, slow-paced novels about mostly mundane little things in life that somehow stab you right in the heart and leave you wondering—recalling certain scenes for longer than you'd expect, at multiple times in your life.
One of the reasons I love reading literary fiction and classics is that, while they generally require more effort to read than most sci-fi, YA, and other similar books, they give so much in return. They offer the gift of clarity—about life, about the little things—so you can cherish them, protect them, and be grateful for them in ways you didn’t even know you should. Stoner is one of those books.
P.S.: I decided to post this review after being inspired by this post in hopes of engaging in constructive discussion and to share my thoughts, I hope the similar experience that i once had while doing the same in this is not repeated again, thanks :)
Rating: 4.5/5
We follow the life of William Stoner, a farm boy who discovers a love for literature and eventually becomes an English professor at the University of Missouri. The book follows his personal and professional struggles—his unfulfilling marriage, a troubled relationship with his daughter, conflicts at work, and his enduring passion for literature.
Even though it had its sad parts, overall, it was a really warm and cozy read. It's one of those quiet, slow-paced novels about mostly mundane little things in life that somehow stab you right in the heart and leave you wondering—recalling certain scenes for longer than you'd expect, at multiple times in your life.
One of the reasons I love reading literary fiction and classics is that, while they generally require more effort to read than most sci-fi, YA, and other similar books, they give so much in return. They offer the gift of clarity—about life, about the little things—so you can cherish them, protect them, and be grateful for them in ways you didn’t even know you should. Stoner is one of those books.
P.S.: I decided to post this review after being inspired by this post in hopes of engaging in constructive discussion and to share my thoughts, I hope the similar experience that i once had while doing the same in this is not repeated again, thanks :)