384 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393931389
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 01 December 2009
Description
"Backgrounds and Contexts" is divided into three sections, each of which includes a concise introduction by Michael Gorra that carefully frames the issues presented, with particular attention to As I Lay Dying's place in Faulkner's literary life. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,558 reviews
Moods
challenging 65%
reflective 49%
sad 38%
emotional 36%
tense 26%
adventurous 10%
funny 9%
mysterious 8%
Pace
medium 29%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 36% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 29%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Death of parent, GriefModerate
Abortion, Racial slurs, RapeMinor
Sexual assault, Sexual content, Medical content384 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393931389
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 01 December 2009
Description
"Backgrounds and Contexts" is divided into three sections, each of which includes a concise introduction by Michael Gorra that carefully frames the issues presented, with particular attention to As I Lay Dying's place in Faulkner's literary life. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,558 reviews
Moods
challenging 65%
reflective 49%
sad 38%
emotional 36%
tense 26%
adventurous 10%
funny 9%
mysterious 8%
Pace
medium 29%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 36% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 29%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Death of parent, GriefModerate
Abortion, Racial slurs, RapeMinor
Sexual assault, Sexual content, Medical content