Connie answers “I'm at page 60 and this book is making my...”

Raffaele Capasso asked this question about Stoner:

I'm at page 60 and this book is making my blood pressure rise. I thought it was one of those "common life of a common man" book like Carver's, Russel Bank's, Yates' or whoever. Truth is it's deadly boring. I rally can't relate with the character. Please tell me, is It just the beginning or will it stay the same till the end? Thanks

Connie I am 2/3 of the way though the book and I too think that it is the story of a common man, but aren't we (men and women) all? We live the life that we …moreI am 2/3 of the way though the book and I too think that it is the story of a common man, but aren't we (men and women) all? We live the life that we can, making decisions that face us and live with the consequences of those decisions. Some turn out well, some we would like to go back and change. I am in awe of the simple, story of Stoner. He is a man that has a issues that hold his back just as Lomax and Walker, but Stoner's are not visible. Keep reading. I think it is worth it.(less)

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