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384 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393931389
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 01 December 2009
Description
"Backgrounds and Contexts" is divided into three sections, each of which includes a concise introduction by Michael Gorra that carefully frames the issues presented, with particular attention to As I Lay Dying's place in Faulkner's literary life. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,914 reviews
Moods
challenging 65%
reflective 49%
sad 44%
emotional 37%
tense 28%
adventurous 13%
funny 12%
mysterious 12%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
No: 35% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 31%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | 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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Death, GriefModerate
Abortion, Rape, Racial slursMinor
Sexual content384 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393931389
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 01 December 2009
Description
"Backgrounds and Contexts" is divided into three sections, each of which includes a concise introduction by Michael Gorra that carefully frames the issues presented, with particular attention to As I Lay Dying's place in Faulkner's literary life. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,914 reviews
Moods
challenging 65%
reflective 49%
sad 44%
emotional 37%
tense 28%
adventurous 13%
funny 12%
mysterious 12%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
No: 35% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 31%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | 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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Death, GriefModerate
Abortion, Rape, Racial slursMinor
Sexual content