As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner

As I Lay Dying

William Faulkner

288 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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As I Lay Dying is Faulkner’s harrowing account of the Bundren family’s odyssey across the Mississippi countryside to bury Addie, their wife and mother. Narrated in turn by each of the family members -- including Addie herself -- as well as others;...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13,005 reviews

Moods

dark 72%
challenging 65%
reflective 49%
sad 44%
emotional 37%
tense 27%
adventurous 13%
funny 12%
mysterious 11%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 34%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.5

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