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Title: A fullfiling portrait of an average man
Review: I found myself half way through Stoner telling my wife how much i was enjoying it yet couldnt put my finger on why and i didnt have much to say when asked what the plot was. Of course more twists in the plot soon developed after that conversation but i think that the plot doesnt really drive this book. Our hero is someone I have no interest in meeting and I dont know anyone who resembles him. often when i read about charachters that are withdrawn and uncomfortable in the world i become frustrated with them, wanting them to grow and to break out of their shell or stand up to those who keep them down but with Stoner i did not have my usual response. The writing is excellent, you feel a part of everything and although one could come away from this book saying that not a lot happened it is hard to put down since you want to know what will happen next, i plan to introduce this work to my book club and i assume they will enjoy it as much as i did.
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