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As I Lay Dying
by William Faulkner
This book was written in 1930 at the start of the Great Depression. The language and scenes which are described might be offensive for some people. So fair warning. As the book progresses, the 1st person narrative alters between many people and time frames. At times, it is hard to understand who is providing the dialogue. Given the limited education of the main family, what they are even trying to describe at time is difficult to understand. But what is clear is that there is a class system between "city people" and "those people". This book provides a snap shot of the people, stereotyping, hypocritical Christianity, and above all the impact of a poor education for the times. For a person that loves the twist and turns of a modern day murder mystery, this is not your kind of book.
But for people that love history and the understanding of lives outside your own circle, this is unique and different. I am glad that I read it. But, it's unlikely I will recommend it to anyone else.
But for people that love history and the understanding of lives outside your own circle, this is unique and different. I am glad that I read it. But, it's unlikely I will recommend it to anyone else.