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316 pages • first pub 1936 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
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 2,421 reviews
Moods
dark 86%
mysterious 52%
reflective 48%
sad 33%
tense 27%
emotional 26%
adventurous 7%
informative 5%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | 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, Murder, Toxic relationshipMinor
War, Sexism
316 pages • first pub 1936 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
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 2,421 reviews
Moods
dark 86%
mysterious 52%
reflective 48%
sad 33%
tense 27%
emotional 26%
adventurous 7%
informative 5%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | 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, Murder, Toxic relationshipMinor
War, Sexism