Brendan 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

Brendan When I read the book about a year ago I also found it slow going for the first 100 pages or so, but around the midway point I became wrapped up in it …moreWhen I read the book about a year ago I also found it slow going for the first 100 pages or so, but around the midway point I became wrapped up in it to the point that I didn't want to put it down. You should stick with it: a few of the later chapters are, in a quiet way, among the most extraordinary set pieces in 20th century American fiction. It's one of the best novels I've read in the past several years.(less)

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