Stoner
John Williams
Follow William Stoner's journey as he deviates from his expected path of agronomy and falls in love with literature, leading to a scholar's life he never anticipated. As he navigates through the disappointments of marriage and a stagnant career, Stoner turns inward and confronts solitude, emerging as an unlikely hero in the face of an unforgiving world. John William's poignant and beautifully written novel is a testament to the power of quiet perseverance in the face of adversity.
Publish Date
2006-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
2006-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1965
Goodreads Rating
4.33
ISBN
9781590171998
Categories
Recommendations
4
Recommendations
2013-06-10T17:20:57.000Z
Best book I've read this year is a remarkable novel by John Williams called STONER. It isn't about drugs but it's about everything else... – source2017-12-30T18:49:18.000Z
I read 51 books in 2017 (may squeeze in one or two more before EOY). Here are my favorites, with a little bit of commentary. In no particular order: – source