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The Sound and the Fury
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bookshelves: classics, 1001, w-mwl-alternative, us, stream-of-consciousness
Nov 16, 2023
bookshelves: classics, 1001, w-mwl-alternative, us, stream-of-consciousness
I appreciated the writer's skill a lot more than I enjoyed reading the novel. What am I saying, I did not like reading the novel at all. I struggled too hard to understand the timelines, plot and symbols. I had a guide which explained everything nicely which helped me understand things but took away any joy of reading. I have no idea how it's better to read this classic. Do not read any guide and just go with the flow or, as I did, but with the risk of not getting a pleasant experience out of it.
For a competent review please see others here or on Google. I really can't be bothered.
For a competent review please see others here or on Google. I really can't be bothered.
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Reading Progress
January 21, 2015
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to-read
January 21, 2015
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February 6, 2015
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classics
January 30, 2018
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1001
October 6, 2018
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w-mwl-alternative
October 10, 2018
– Shelved as:
us
March 7, 2021
– Shelved as:
stream-of-consciousness
July 6, 2023
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Started Reading
July 11, 2023
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68.0%
July 12, 2023
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Finished Reading
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Too bad, Faulkner needs always a little more support. But hey, three stars :)
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I appreciate the forthright honesty of your view of "The Sound and the Fury". It is a pity, however, that it moved you not or not-ly. As for me, the story of Quentin Compson from "Absolom, Absolom" to "The Sound and the Fury" triggers a rush of intellectual engagements. And, here is a piece of trivia for you and that is that in the middle of the bridge that crosses the Charles River and leads into the heart of Harvard someone placed a small plaque indicating the spot where Quentin jumped into the river.
You ought to read something that is more on your level, I think. I recommend the new book "Fraud" by Zadie Smith.
Had so much trouble with this my first year in college. Read it again in a Faulkner class in my second year and loved it. Most of the great Faulkner novels require or at least *benefit* from re-reading. If you haven't read Light in August, that one is probably his most accessible without sacrificing anything considered "Faulknerian." No guide required.
It's a shame what northamerican colleges are doing to readers having to pretend this isn't straight garbage.
Alexander wrote: "Too bad, Faulkner needs always a little more support. But hey, three stars :)" I know.., I felt like in school. i loved two of his short stories so I will not give up on the author. I think i will read the next one freely.
Searnold wrote: "I appreciate the forthright honesty of your view of "The Sound and the Fury". It is a pity, however, that it moved you not or not-ly. As for me, the story of Quentin Compson from "Absolom, Absolom"..." Thank you for the trivia. I probably past that place two times but I did not see it. It was a few years ago though.
Andrew wrote: "You ought to read something that is more on your level, I think. I recommend the new book "Fraud" by Zadie Smith."It's good you did not suggest a children book or something like that for my level :)). I like Zadie Smith but one book by her i think is enough. Thank you for the rec though.
Lee wrote: "Had so much trouble with this my first year in college. Read it again in a Faulkner class in my second year and loved it. Most of the great Faulkner novels require or at least *benefit* from re-rea..." As I wrote above, I will read the next Faulkner without any guide as i am sure i will make more of it this way.
A brave and honest effort, Adina! It’s probably one of the most difficult books in the whole library to read and understand. Bravo!
Fair enough, Adina! Some classics just don't read as well as others. I've certainly never tackled this one, and don't know that I will.
Mark wrote: "A brave and honest effort, Adina! It’s probably one of the most difficult books in the whole library to read and understand. Bravo!" I know...I trully felt like I were back to school
A wrote: "Fair enough, Adina! Some classics just don't read as well as others. I've certainly never tackled this one, and don't know that I will." I don't know what to tell. I am glad i finally read it even thought i did not enjoy the process.
After so many "you-HAVE-to-read-Faulkner" commentaries, I ddove into this one and in the end, felt like I'd finished my homework assignment. The late performance artist/actor Spaulding Gray was in Moscow for a presentation and the interviewer asked him for his opinion on Faulkner; Gray answered; "I read one of his novels and I was satisfied." I'm not sure if the Russian caught the double-meaning between "satisfied/content" and "satisfied/sufficient"!
Thank you for your honest review Adina. Sometimes that happens with some classic writers and us modern readers - there is a true disconnect. And that is perfectly okay. I appreciated your honesty and your attempts to understand the book, with the extra support you referred to, as well. I remind myself that it's okay to walk away from a classic, as much as any other book, when I am not feeling pleased with it! 🙂
Dennis wrote: "After so many "you-HAVE-to-read-Faulkner" commentaries, I ddove into this one and in the end, felt like I'd finished my homework assignment. The late performance artist/actor Spaulding Gray was in ..." :)) I am also satisfied.
Karen wrote: "Thank you for your honest review Adina. Sometimes that happens with some classic writers and us modern readers - there is a true disconnect. And that is perfectly okay. I appreciated your honesty a..." Exactly. I've recently discovered a bunch of classics that I loved. Some, however, are not a match. It happens.
Lol, reminds me of my personal experience with this story.
