A Fan's Notes by Frederick Exley
The novel is a semi-autobiographical account of a man who is obsessed with the New York Giants and their star player, Frank Gifford. He navigates through his life dealing with alcoholism, failed relationships, and multiple stays in mental institutions. Despite his struggles, he aspires to be a great writer. His obsession with football serves as a metaphor for his longing for success and his struggle with his failures.
The 7906th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1968
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 385
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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- The 80 Books Every Man Should Read (Esquire)