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Liked It6 of 6 members found this review helpful “William Faulkner gets my vote for Greatest American Novelist, and “The Sound and the Fury” is his masterpiece. If ever you were in doubt about the meaning of the term “Southern Gothic,” look no further. This portrayal of the last gasps of the Compson family, descended from “governors and...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Spanning about 1900 to 1928, The Sound and the Fury tells the story of the Compsons, a family with deep Southern roots, but which is falling on hard times and whose pride is now suffering from self-inflicted wounds. The family patriarch is an alcoholic. One of the Compton brothers, Benjy,...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Just the most wonderful story/stories........ And yes, proud of having really enjoyed it!”
Andre H wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Difficult.”
Michael de Breton wrote this review 3 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“faulkner is a genius”
Peter S wrote this review 11 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Still getting through it. I'm in the mood for escapism and this is hardly light reading. It's dense and angry and feels claustrophobic and hopeless, but I'm sure it is a very good book and I'll read it when I'm happier.”
sharlene t wrote this review 13 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Some say that this is one of the greatest books in American Literature, and I honestly wish I got that kind of reaction from this book. However, this was a painful read for me. The prose is very challenging to read. Normally, this would not throw me off completely, but the story itself bored me. Characters such a Quentin and Benjy are well portrayed for what they are, but they could not save their dense sections. The prose is very original and sometimes beautiful, but if I can't understand half the plot I can't enjoy the book. ”
Jonathan M wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I love Faulkner, what can I say.”
Comic Mom wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Hard to read and quite disturbing.”
Robyn S wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“The key to reading this book is *Don't worry about the first section!* I'll say it again:
Plamen K wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE FIRST SECTION. It is by far the most convoluted and impossible thing Faulkner ever wrote. The other sections make sense, and are straightforward, though challenging, reading. But Benjy's section is really not all that important, and you probably won't get so much out of it. Actually, the sections get easier as you go along. The last section is simplicity itself to understand. The first section wasn't meant to be understood with just one reading.
The book, by the way, is an amazing masterpiece, but you've heard Oprah say that already. ”“My all time favorite novel.”
Kerry M wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
