Absalom, Absalom! in Boxall's 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die

May 06, 2008 Anna rated it liked it

The title is reffering to name of king David's son, who killed his brother, raised a revolt against his father and was killed because his long hair were caught in branches of an oak - tree when he was running away. Very good book. ...more

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Jul 01, 2007 Tiffany rated it really liked it

Shelves: literature, uw-comparativehistoryofideas205, 1001-books

This was my first venture into the world of Faulkner. I'd always thought I'd be daunted by his sprawling style and "classic" literature status, but it was actually enjoyable. Sure, there were times when I'd be reading for three pages and couldn't remember who was talking or how the paragraph started or why we were even on the subject we were discussing, but overall it was good. I plan to tackle more Faulkner when I get a chance, especially because I'd like to continue with the stories of the Sut ...more

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Oct 06, 2016 Elizabeth marked it as to-read

Recommended by Professor Nancy Parker.

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Jul 27, 2008 Tiffany rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

A wonderful reading by Grover Gardner. Absalom, Absalom! is a terrific book, but Gardner's reading really brought it to life, and made it easier to follow (as we know, Faulkner books are not always the most easy things to follow). ...more

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