Stop-Time
Stop-Time
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1977
Book Brief
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Greenwich Village • 1950s
1977
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Stop-Time by Frank Conroy is a memoir that explores a person's coming-of-age journey. It recounts experiences from childhood through adolescence, capturing the nuances of growth, identity, and self-discovery against various backdrops. Themes of personal struggle and transformation are woven throughout the narrative, reflecting on pivotal moments in the individual's life.
Contemplative
Nostalgic
Emotional
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Stop-Time by Frank Conroy is praised for its candid and evocative writing, offering a compelling reflection on adolescence and the complexities of consciousness. Readers appreciate the memoir's introspective style and emotional depth. However, some note its fragmented structure might disrupt narrative flow. Overall, it remains a seminal work in autobiographical literature.
Who Should Read Stop-Time?
A reader who enjoys Stop-Time by Frank Conroy likely appreciates introspective, literary memoirs with a focus on personal growth and self-discovery, akin to J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye or Tobias Wolff's This Boy's Life, valuing rich, evocative prose and nuanced reflections on adolescence.
2,701 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Greenwich Village • 1950s
1977
Adult
18+ years
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