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316 pages • first pub 1936 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0679732187
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 01 November 1990
Description
Published in 1936, Absalom, Absalom! is considered by many to be William Faulkner's masterpiece. Although the novel's complex and fragmented structure poses considerable difficulty to readers, the book's literary merits place it squarely in the ra...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,437 reviews
Moods
dark 86%
mysterious 52%
reflective 47%
sad 33%
tense 28%
emotional 26%
adventurous 7%
informative 5%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 24%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, SlaveryModerate
Incest, Rape, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
War, Murder, Sexism316 pages • first pub 1936 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0679732187
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 01 November 1990
Description
Published in 1936, Absalom, Absalom! is considered by many to be William Faulkner's masterpiece. Although the novel's complex and fragmented structure poses considerable difficulty to readers, the book's literary merits place it squarely in the ra...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,437 reviews
Moods
dark 86%
mysterious 52%
reflective 47%
sad 33%
tense 28%
emotional 26%
adventurous 7%
informative 5%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 24%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, SlaveryModerate
Incest, Rape, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
War, Murder, Sexism