Nr. 1 in Klassiekers
Stoner
- 293
- Pagina’s
- ongeveer 5 u
- Leestijd
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Over het boek
Stoner is a 1965 novel by the American writer John Williams. Published on April 23, 1965 by Viking Press, the novel received little attention on first release, but saw a surge of popularity and critical praise since its republication in the 2000s. It has been championed by authors such as Julian Barnes, Ian McEwan, Bret Easton Ellis, and John McGahern.
Waar de score vandaan komt
De bronnen komen gemiddeld uit op 8,8 over 944 beoordelingen. Met zoveel beoordelingen weegt de stem van de lezers voor 84% mee en blijft de score op 8,6 — het Klassiekers-gemiddelde van 7,6 verschuift hem nauwelijks.
| Bron | Gemiddelde | Beoordelingen | Gewicht |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8,6 | 47 | 5% |
| Hardcover | 8,8 | 897 | 95% |
Stemmen van lezers
De populairste recensies op Hardcover (met naamsvermelding van de auteurs).
“A masterpiece of quiet introspection, "Stoner" is John William's magnum opus, and nothing short of a literary triumph. Williams' prose is beautifully understated, yet profoundly impactful. The way he captures the nuances of Stoner's life — from his passionate love for literature to the heartbreak of personal relationships — is nothing less than poetic. What struck me most about "Stoner" is its exploration of resilience in the face of adversity. As Stoner navigates the disappointments and betrayals in his life, his quiet determination becomes a source of inspiration. The novel is a poignant rem…”
“I knew this book was going to either make me drag my feet through it, or I'd have a good time overall. I'm glad that I fell into the latter category. I derived enjoyment mainly because the book appealed to my existentialist side, exploring how meaningless life can be if we don't create our own meaning for it. Most of pop culture explores the explosive and dramatic importance of humans and humanity (which I don't have anything against), but I also find it refreshing to read something that's just so quietly and timidly insignificant, even though it's sad and a little horrifying to think about.…”
“This book made me feel repressed depression and depressed repression. IMHO not quite as perfect as people say but I would still recommend this to just about anybody. What can I say, it was amazing. Maybe I'll re-read this when I'm 75 and give it 5 stars.”
Veelgestelde vragen
Hoe wordt Stoner beoordeeld?
8,6 van 10, op basis van 944 lezersbeoordelingen uit 2 onafhankelijke bronnen.
Is Stoner de moeite waard?
Lezers geven 8,6/10 op basis van 944 beoordelingen, vóór 100 % van de plank Klassiekers.
Hoe lang doe je over “Stoner”?
Ongeveer 5 uur in een gemiddeld tempo — 293 bladzijden.
Waar staat Stoner in de ranglijst?
Op plaats 1 in Klassiekers in de huidige momentopname.
Hoe lang is Stoner?
Het telt 293 pagina’s — langer dan 60% van de gerangschikte boeken in Klassiekers.
Als dit je beviel
Dezelfde plank — Klassiekers — met scores tussen 8,1 en 8,3, het dichtst bij dit boek.
