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William Faulkner
201 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Considered one of the most influential novels in American fiction in structure, style, and drama, As I Lay Dying is a true 20th-century classic. The story revolves around a grim yet darkly humorous pilgrimage, as Addie Bundren’s family sets out t...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,041 reviews
Moods
challenging 65%
reflective 49%
sad 44%
emotional 37%
tense 27%
adventurous 13%
funny 12%
mysterious 11%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Death of parent, GriefModerate
Abortion, Rape, Racial slursMinor
Sexual content, Sexual assault, Pregnancy—
William Faulkner
201 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Considered one of the most influential novels in American fiction in structure, style, and drama, As I Lay Dying is a true 20th-century classic. The story revolves around a grim yet darkly humorous pilgrimage, as Addie Bundren’s family sets out t...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,041 reviews
Moods
challenging 65%
reflective 49%
sad 44%
emotional 37%
tense 27%
adventurous 13%
funny 12%
mysterious 11%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Death of parent, GriefModerate
Abortion, Rape, Racial slursMinor
Sexual content, Sexual assault, Pregnancy