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427 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394309941
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: McGraw Hill Text
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The tragedy of the Compson family, featuring some of the most memorable characters in literature: beautiful, rebellious Caddy; the manchild Benjy; haunted, neurotic Quentin; Jason, the brutal cynic; and Dilsey, their black servant. Their lives fra...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,966 reviews
Moods
dark 75%
sad 53%
emotional 45%
reflective 43%
tense 33%
mysterious 15%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 79% | A mix: 17% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 29% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, AbleismModerate
Suicide, Incest, AlcoholismMinor
Death, Death of parent427 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394309941
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: McGraw Hill Text
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The tragedy of the Compson family, featuring some of the most memorable characters in literature: beautiful, rebellious Caddy; the manchild Benjy; haunted, neurotic Quentin; Jason, the brutal cynic; and Dilsey, their black servant. Their lives fra...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,966 reviews
Moods
dark 75%
sad 53%
emotional 45%
reflective 43%
tense 33%
mysterious 15%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 79% | A mix: 17% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 29% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, AbleismModerate
Suicide, Incest, AlcoholismMinor
Death, Death of parent