A review by thewhiteraven
The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner

challenging dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The first Faulkner book I read, and likely the first "modernist" book I read as well.  The chapters are long and difficult to parse through. Scenes can change rapidly and characters seem to come out of nowhere. However, I did enjoy reading about the Compson family. There are certain passages where Faulkner takes me so deep into the mind of a character that it's frighteningly beautiful. Loved Caddy as a character. I did not understand Quentin well. Jason was pretty contemptible, but I also found myself relating to him the most. Poor Benjy.
I think I may read "Absalom, Absalom" or "As I Lay Dying" from Faulkner after this.