by ccpuntorno
13 Apr, 2020
A Well Written Story Of An Ordinary Man
I read this as my March book club selection. It's a well written story that flows nicely. This story isn't going to give you the warm fuzzies or make you jump for joy or even give a small smile. it is a an excellent portrait of a somewhat ordinary man who weathers the storms of life in a way that made me say, "he did okay in spite of it all." His happiness was fleeting, but he found solace in his books and his classes. I highly recommend it for both style and content.
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by just_my_type
30 Jul, 2019
Sad characters but a beautifully written book.
I heard about this book in a review on NPR. . . It is kind of depressing but still a good read. The writing is beautiful, the way the sentences are constructed. The reader can so easily visualize and feel everything that is being described. It would not be for everyone because it IS rather heavy -- definitely won't keep you laughing.
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by morrobic0
01 Aug, 2019
Stoner, a novel.
I'm thoroughly enjoying Stoner, about halfway into it I like to savor a good book, not "speed read". I would definitely recommend it as a classic, sort of "Dickensian " feel to it.
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by shaynag
30 Jan, 2018
Brilliant writing. Very depressing
A masterpiece of writing but the most depressing book I have ever read. Read it with a drink in hand. But worth the trip.
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by zb1b4GM-S7m@Deleted
18 Feb, 2018
EXCELLENT BOOK
I HAD ALREADY READ THIS BOOK, AND NOE I AM PRESENTING IT TO MY BOOK CLUB IN APRIL. THAT I WHY I NEEDED MY OWN COPY. CYNTHIA L. COOP
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by cmwidman
20 May, 2024
I’m very pleased with my purchase—thank you!
I’m very pleased with my purchase—thank you!
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by outdoorgirls
13 Jun, 2025
A little faded but it’s clean ...
A little faded but it’s clean
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