A Fan's Notes
Frederick Exley
This fictional memoir delves into the dark and gritty underside of American life, chronicling one man's struggle with failure and descent into despair. Through vivid storytelling, readers witness his harrowing journey back to the light and the wisdom that comes from overcoming adversity.
Publish Date
1988-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
1988-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1968
Goodreads Rating
4.06
ISBN
9780679720768
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Recommendations
4
Recommendations
2018-04-14T09:02:59.000Z
I love A Fan’s Notes by Frederick Exley. Also— A Death In The Family by James Agee. I love all the Dave Eggers books. Carson McCullers. Lorrie Moore. Both Andre Dubus. – source2013-10-27T16:38:30.000Z
@AMSchellenberg "End Zone" by DeLillo? Also have recommended "Infinite Jest" and "A Fan's Notes," I think. – source2021-01-02T01:39:06.000Z
Some favorite sports books:
The Game, Dryden
The Summer Game, Angell
The Breaks of the Game, Halberstam
Wait Till Next Year, William Goldman
Seabiscuit, Laura Hillenbrand
A Fan’s Notes, Exley
The Sportswriter, Richard Ford
Fever Pitch, Hornby
Ball Four, Bouton
Cheers 🍻 – sourceFor me, this is like first, second and third place in terms of best book. It’s that special. – source