A review by oofym
Stoner by John Williams

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is the most heart-wrenching novel I've read so far in my reading journey. I don't normally cry at real-life events, let alone books. Despite that, I wept numerous times reading the melancholic story of William Stoner. This book is a quiet tragedy, it is a sadness that is whispered in hushed tones.
I doubt I'll ever forget the experience of reading this, I don't know if I'm better off or worse for having experienced the emotions contained within these 300 pages.