The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast Stoner by John Williams
Apr 21, 2020
The Drunk Guys discuss the rise of 'Stoner' by John Williams, its characters and their restrained nature, an oral exam in literature, moving and reconnecting with Lady Catherine Driscoll, the sad ending and trajectory of the daughter's life, Stoner's retirement and acceptance of fate, and the appreciation for the book's artistic value and its title not matching its content.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Rise of 'Stoner' by John Williams
01:40 • 10min
The Characters in 'Stoner' by John Williams
11:21 • 11min
An Oral Exam in Literature
22:40 • 12min
Moving, Thesis, and Hardcore Snuggles
35:06 • 8min
The Sad Ending and Trajectory of the Daughter's Life
43:23 • 3min
Stoner's Retirement and Acceptance of Fate
46:37 • 13min
Appreciating the Book 'Stoner' by John Williams and Finding Beauty in Ordinary Things
59:58 • 4min
