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I’m baffled by the number of people who refer to this as a “perfect” novel. What an unpleasant book to read; what an unpleasant character to spend time with. By what standard it could be called “perfect,” or even “great,” I do not know.
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This fine novel deserves serious attention. It is carefully conceived, psychologically consistent, and beautifully written. On the surface it is the story of the life of an English professor at a Midwestern university, of his unhappy marriage, and ultimately mundane career. But it is also a story of personal integrity, and professional honor, told with unwavering honesty.
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Most often, the books we love best have great highs and lows, a captivating climax, fascinating characters. This book has none of that. And yet, it is a wonderful book. Stoner is a man who doggedly pursues love. Love of teaching and literature and romantic love. Sadly, he meets obstacles at every turn, some of which prove insurmountable. He doesn’t rage, he doesn’t rise up in defiance. He soldiers on. There is a quiet beauty to the book. We are captivated by Stoner in part because we can identif
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Probably the best book I've read in quite some time.
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