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Stoner
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Such a great book with amazing and captivating story lines matched with a small, yet strong set of characters.
It took a bit for me to get into the book, hence the four stars, but once I got into Stoner, it was hard for me to put down, but I had to in order for me to appreciate the writing.
Stoner was such a captivating person, especially when he was a teacher. He was headstrong in what he wanted to teach, disliked the chain of command with his superiors and fought against what they wanted him to teach and what he thought was best for the students. Williams' writing in this part of Stoner's life was stellar.
The story of how he met Edith, their courtship, marriage, which seemingly started well and then fell apart and she became a very distant person in his life during his time teaching, until the very sad end of his life was well conceived.
His affair with Katherine was a nice distraction for him and he seemed to have more pep in his life, until she left him and he went back to how we was - putting teaching first. At times throughout the story he did his best to be a good father to his and Edith's daughter, Grace to keep her engaged with education, piano playing, etc., but in the end Grace's life took a different direction that surprised both parents.
This is a definite keeper!
If you like great story telling, I highly recommend this one (or his Miller's Crossing)
It took a bit for me to get into the book, hence the four stars, but once I got into Stoner, it was hard for me to put down, but I had to in order for me to appreciate the writing.
Stoner was such a captivating person, especially when he was a teacher. He was headstrong in what he wanted to teach, disliked the chain of command with his superiors and fought against what they wanted him to teach and what he thought was best for the students. Williams' writing in this part of Stoner's life was stellar.
The story of how he met Edith, their courtship, marriage, which seemingly started well and then fell apart and she became a very distant person in his life during his time teaching, until the very sad end of his life was well conceived.
His affair with Katherine was a nice distraction for him and he seemed to have more pep in his life, until she left him and he went back to how we was - putting teaching first. At times throughout the story he did his best to be a good father to his and Edith's daughter, Grace to keep her engaged with education, piano playing, etc., but in the end Grace's life took a different direction that surprised both parents.
This is a definite keeper!
If you like great story telling, I highly recommend this one (or his Miller's Crossing)
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May 03, 2024 02:31PM
I just picked up a copy of this! I hope you are enjoying Ian 💖
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Fantastic review, Ian! And thanks so much for the recommendation! I've meant to read this for a few years now, but it's your recommendation that's given me the encouragement to do it! I just purchased it and will read it within the month. It appears nearly ALL my GR friends have read it and all gave it at least 4 stars, with most giving it 5 so, really, how can I possibly resist?!😄 Thank you Ian!
Ian, Williams' wonderful prose enthralled me from the first page of this novel. It is such a beautiful work that is a favorite for me. I am happy to see that you love it too!
