The Sportswriter by Richard Ford
This novel explores the life of a suburban New Jersey man who makes his living as a sportswriter. After experiencing the death of his son and subsequent divorce, he attempts to maintain a positive outlook on life and keep his personal despair at bay. The book delves into his relationships, encounters, and introspections during a transformative Easter weekend, providing a deep analysis of his character and his struggle to find meaning and purpose in the face of tragedy.
The 1635th greatest book of all time
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- Published
- 1986
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 375
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.3)
- Alternate Titles
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- O Jornalista Desportivo
- The Sports Writer
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This book is on the following 9 lists:
- 5th on As if You Don't Have Enough to Read, Fiction Edition (New York Times)
- 78th on Edmonton's Top 100 (Edmonton Journal)
- 2735th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- "Our Readable Century", The Best Books of the 20th Century -- Honorable Mention ( January Magazine)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)
- The 80 Books Every Man Should Read (Esquire)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))
- TIME Magazine All Time 100 Novels (TIME Magazine)