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pickMy first Faulkner. Not typically a favorite. It‘s self-indulgent and scatter shot. There‘s no plot drive. And sections can run on and on. But Faulkner had his rhythm, which gives the book a flow and a draw. And I liked VK Ratcliff, the sewing machine salesman who responds to everything with, “Sholy”.
dabbe I've always had a hard time with Faulkner's novels, especially AS I LAY DYING. I still remember one whole chapter in Vardaman's head: “My mother was a fish.“ That's it. 😳 One of my favorite short stories, though, is by him: “A Rose for Emily.“ LOVED that one! 😀 2y
Graywacke @dabbe I‘m toying with the idea of reading through his novels next year, or getting a start, anyway. (Currently I‘m reading the Snopes trilogy with a small group on LibraryThing.) 2y
jewright As I Lay Dying is my favorite Faulkner novel. You should start a Faulkner reading group! 2y
Graywacke @jewright huh. Do you think it would take? 2y
dabbe @Graywacke @jewwright I should give him another try and AS I LAY DYING. I was “forced“ to read it in AP English as a senior; maybe I was just too damn young to appreciate it let alone understand it! 🤣🤩🤣 2y
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