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A Rose for Emily and Other Stories
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The second William Faulkner short story I have read turned out to be an absolute success. On diverting, brief eight pages, Faulkner manages to introduce his readers to the character of Miss Emily Grierson, a woman marked by loneliness and bitterness. This story deals with a person's inability to adjust to changing surroundings, to become a respected part of the society. And it succeeds on each and every level.
The story starts off with a slow narration, recounting the life of Emily Grierson until Faulkner's final revelation will step around the corner and confront you totally unexpectedly. It is impossible to talk about this story without spoiling its most important turn of events, so I will leave this review at a whole-hearted recommendation for you to read it. Even though (or rather because) it does include some creepy parts, the story will also probably burn into your mind unlike anything else you have read so far. You can read it for free .
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Fabian {Councillor}'s review
bookshelves: read-2016, reviewed, year-1930, read-short-stories, short-stories, gothic, american-south
Dec 06, 2015
bookshelves: read-2016, reviewed, year-1930, read-short-stories, short-stories, gothic, american-south
We did not say she was crazy then. We believed she had to do that. We remembered all the young men her father had driven away, and we knew that with nothing left, she would have to cling to that which had robbed her, as people will.
The second William Faulkner short story I have read turned out to be an absolute success. On diverting, brief eight pages, Faulkner manages to introduce his readers to the character of Miss Emily Grierson, a woman marked by loneliness and bitterness. This story deals with a person's inability to adjust to changing surroundings, to become a respected part of the society. And it succeeds on each and every level.
The story starts off with a slow narration, recounting the life of Emily Grierson until Faulkner's final revelation will step around the corner and confront you totally unexpectedly. It is impossible to talk about this story without spoiling its most important turn of events, so I will leave this review at a whole-hearted recommendation for you to read it. Even though (or rather because) it does include some creepy parts, the story will also probably burn into your mind unlike anything else you have read so far. You can read it for free .
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Mar 06, 2016 01:30PM
I love this term: "Burn your mind" Haha. It burned my mind to potty. I don't even have a brain anymore, it's all potty. But I love it! I love it! The ending was absolutely unexpected, and you're so right, it's not possible to discuss this book without spoiling parts of it. This was a success, I'm happy this was my introduction to Faulkner! It was a brilliant one. And yippeee! We loved it. Lovely review, as usual. It may be short, but it's lovely!
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Emer (ALittleHaze) wrote: "OMG is everyone reading this today??? Did I miss a memo????? I take on board your recommendation Fabian, this story is getting ALL the recommendations today. It's been duly added!!! :))))"It nearly seems so. :p But it was more like a spontaneous idea to read it this evening, I didn't even intend to read it before today since the other Faulkner story I read, Barn Burning, was so disappointing. But this one totally made up for it! I hope you enjoy it too :)
Anne (Anneshka) wrote: "I love this term: "Burn your mind" Haha. It burned my mind to potty. I don't even have a brain anymore, it's all potty. But I love it! I love it! The ending was absolutely unexpected, and you're so..."I want to see this as my introduction to Faulkner now, because it was sooo much better than the other story I've (had to) read of him years ago. And now I'll look at what else he has written and if something of that might sound appealing. :)
Yay, we did indeed love it! I'm really happy about that. And thank you :)
Emer you have to try it! Ahhh. It's slow in the beginning, just like Fabian said, but it comes true in the end. And its so short you can fly through it fast!
Emer (ALittleHaze) wrote: "The crazy thing is I downloaded it this evening already!!! WHAT IS WITH THE BONKERS COINCIDENCES????? So I'll read it when I finish my current books. I'm ever so curious now :))))"Yay! It's honestly disturbing and creepy **covers eyes** but good in the end. Hope you like it! :)
Emer (ALittleHaze) wrote: "The crazy thing is I downloaded it this evening already!!! WHAT IS WITH THE BONKERS COINCIDENCES????? So I'll read it when I finish my current books. I'm ever so curious now :))))"And I'm so curious about what you'll think of it now. :) It really makes you think a lot, which is one of the best things a story can possibly cause.
Anne (Anneshka) wrote: "Emer you have to try it! Ahhh. It's slow in the beginning, just like Fabian said, but it comes true in the end. And its so short you can fly through it fast!"I think we have already convinced her. :D But yes, it's really short, I needed about twenty minutes for it. :)
Amazing how much some authors can condense in just a few pages, Councillor. You seem to have achieved the same with this pithy, effective review. I have to retake my literary Southern trail sometime soon, in spite of the many detours life has branded on me, I will keep pushing through! ;P
I am so happy you loved this, Councillor, eve if it was brief :) I read only one novel by Faulkner, As I Lay Dying, and though I don't remember much of it now I do remember adoring it. You could try it out if this author intrigues you :)
Sabah wrote: "A wonderful concise review, Councillor! Thank you for the link as well, huns,,as it this will be my first steps in to his realm! : )"Thank you, Sabah, I'm already looking forward to your thoughts. :)
Dolors wrote: "Amazing how much some authors can condense in just a few pages, Councillor. You seem to have achieved the same with this pithy, effective review. I have to retake my literary Southern trail sometim..."Oh, then I can only wish you good luck with pushing forward to Faulkner's story. :D Thank you, Dolors! Faulkner definitely made it easy to write a review on his story.
Simona wrote: "I am so happy you loved this, Councillor, eve if it was brief :) I read only one novel by Faulkner, As I Lay Dying, and though I don't remember much of it now I do remember adoring it. You could tr..."I have actually added this novel yesterday to my TBR! :D It sounds quite intriguing, although I feel conflicted about it because quite a few people mentioned it is a difficult read. But since I liked one of his stories and didn't like another, I guess it is time to read a third story in order to discover what I truly think of Faulkner. :)
Well I didn't read it in English, so I can't say anything about whether or not it's linguistically difficult, but if you're referring to the contents or the message it conveys then yes, it's not easy to interpret in my opinion :) I hope you find it thought-provoking :)
Excellent, quick review, Fabian! I completely agree with everything you said.^^ Glad the short story was also a success to you!^^
Aj the Ravenous Reader wrote: "Excellent, quick review, Emer! I completely agree with everything you said.^^ Glad the short story was also a success to you!^^"Thank you. I'm not Emer, though. :P
Your review was the one which originally raised my interest for this short story. :)
OMG! I'm so sorry, Fabian. I was commenting on Emer's reviews yesterday before I proceeded with yours. I got all mixed up. I'm so embarrassed! Forgive me, please? hahaha. I'll edit my comment.
Oh my God..am I always the one MIA? â—†shakes head wistfullyâ—�
Aj the Ravenous Reader wrote: "OMG! I'm so sorry, Fabian. I was commenting on Emer's reviews yesterday before I proceeded with yours. I got all mixed up. I'm so embarrassed! Forgive me, please? hahaha. I'll edit my comment."No problem at all. :D It can happen easily, I know that myself. :)
Adita ✨The Relentless Insomniac� wrote: "Oh my God..am I always the one MIA? ◆shakes head wistfully�"It seems so. :P
