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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A tour de force of tragedy, irony, and perspective. I expected a slow, boring read; I found a novel of complex ideas in simple language, full of wild emotion and passion, an with more unexpected and ironic twists than can possibly be predicted. It's a little challenging as a read, not in terms of language but in understanding plot through shifting narrators, but also more than worth it.
Faulkner is a brilliant writer. This work has amazing characterization of people and the language is spot on. I recognize the brilliance of this work. I was impressed and at the same time, I did not like this story at all. OH my lord. I almost gave it up. I only gave this 2 stars due to brilliance of the author.
This is told through many characters eyes and we get their point of view. It is told like many TV shows that are told through many different characters. I have to admit that I had a hard time following what was going on. I couldn't follow this and there wasn't much story. It is mainly a character study of reaction to the death of a family member. I do have to admit that I skipped several chapters to the end.
This was not a book for me. I can appreciate the genius of the work, but I did not enjoy this story. I haven't disliked a story this much in a long time. Wow. I also have a hard time with the southern accent. I grew up around that and it bothers me. So, I'm moving on. I hope other people can enjoy this. I can't really recommend it.
This is told through many characters eyes and we get their point of view. It is told like many TV shows that are told through many different characters. I have to admit that I had a hard time following what was going on. I couldn't follow this and there wasn't much story. It is mainly a character study of reaction to the death of a family member. I do have to admit that I skipped several chapters to the end.
This was not a book for me. I can appreciate the genius of the work, but I did not enjoy this story. I haven't disliked a story this much in a long time. Wow. I also have a hard time with the southern accent. I grew up around that and it bothers me. So, I'm moving on. I hope other people can enjoy this. I can't really recommend it.
Life is too short to read horrible books. If you want to know how this one turns out , read the Wikipedia entry. It is far better written than the book.
medium-paced
I mean I get the point and I can see the worth of this book but it’s boring... just saying.
BOR-ING !! i could not find it in me to care about a single character
Hm. I know I'm supposed to be all literary and sophisticated and all that. I get why Faulkner is a big deal, but this book was not for me. In some ways, this book reminded me of Steinbeck's [b:The Grapes of Wrath|18114322|The Grapes of Wrath|John Steinbeck|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/books/1375670575s/18114322.jpg|2931549], but I liked [b:The Grapes of Wrath|18114322|The Grapes of Wrath|John Steinbeck|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/books/1375670575s/18114322.jpg|2931549] a lot more. A family on hard times going on a journey together, dealing with their family shit while also exploring the world around them.
It's beautifully and intensely written, obviously. I know it's a classic and I understand why it's a classic, but I'm honestly not sure how much more of Faulkner I want to read after this one. This book seems to be recommended as a good starter by Faulkner fans, and it didn't pull me in. Is there another Faulkner I should try before throwing in the towel?
It's beautifully and intensely written, obviously. I know it's a classic and I understand why it's a classic, but I'm honestly not sure how much more of Faulkner I want to read after this one. This book seems to be recommended as a good starter by Faulkner fans, and it didn't pull me in. Is there another Faulkner I should try before throwing in the towel?
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced