Absalom, Absalom! by William Faulkner

Absalom, Absalom!

William Faulkner

432 pages first pub 1936 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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From the Modern Library's new set of beautifully repackaged hardcover classics by William Faulkner--also available are Snopes, As I Lay Dying, The Sound and the Fury, Light in August, and Selected Short Stories First published in 1936, Absalom, Ab...

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Moods

challenging 91%
dark 86%
mysterious 52%
reflective 47%
sad 33%
tense 28%
emotional 26%
adventurous 7%
informative 5%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 86%
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

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