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47 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"Barn Burning" is a short story by the American author William Faulkner which first appeared in Harper's in 1939 and has since been widely anthologized. The story deals with class conflicts, the influence of fathers, and vengeance as viewed throug...
Community Reviews Summary of 413 reviews
Moods
sad 48%
tense 48%
challenging 40%
emotional 36%
reflective 36%
mysterious 12%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
Pace
fast 36%
medium 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 40% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing
47 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"Barn Burning" is a short story by the American author William Faulkner which first appeared in Harper's in 1939 and has since been widely anthologized. The story deals with class conflicts, the influence of fathers, and vengeance as viewed throug...
Community Reviews Summary of 413 reviews
Moods
sad 48%
tense 48%
challenging 40%
emotional 36%
reflective 36%
mysterious 12%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
Pace
fast 36%
medium 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 40% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing