Stoner by John Williams

Stoner

John Williams with Robin Field (Narrator)

8 hours, 56 minutes • first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced

Description

Discover an American masterpiece. This unassuming story about the life of a quiet English professor has earned the admiration of readers all over the globe. The critic Morris Dickstein has said that John Williams's Stoner is something much rarer t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,156 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
sad 68%
emotional 62%
dark 19%
inspiring 16%
challenging 13%
hopeful 9%
relaxing 7%
tense 5%
informative 3%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 46%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 3% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.31

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