I liked it.

It has its flaws but it is a wonderfully story and the voice is interesting!

Something about the book divides opinion though, you either love it or hate it I think!

Eoin

posted by eoinpurcell at 10:57 am (EST) on May 19, 2008

Finished 'Stoner' over the weekend. What an amazing book. I found the hero to be such a moral and deeply impressive human being that even though he's a fictional chap, I feel somehow uplifted to have spent time in his company. If that doesn't sound too crazy. His thwarted, or interrupted love affair with his 'little co-ed' made me nearly weep. If only...

I've now moved on to Alastair MacLeod's 'No Great Mischief'. As ever, with his work, it's utterly brilliant. Emboldened by the Gaelic themes running through MacLeod's book, can I ask you what Ceallaigh means?

posted by debigliori at 3:50 pm (EST) on Apr 23, 2008

So glad you're enjoying Stoner so much, cause it's one of those books that are a pleasure to recommend. And I agree completely with John MacGahern in his intro that Stoner's a true hero, athough a very low-key one.

posted by LouisBranning at 12:02 pm (EST) on Apr 15, 2008

I had to send you a personal note because you referenced my post about Rushdie on the "What are You Reading Thread". And then in the very next para you mentioned Stoner, which is my favorite read of last year. Mind if I link you as a friend?

nancy / alphaorder

posted by alphaorder at 9:47 pm (EST) on Apr 12, 2008