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I tried to read this book a year ago and only made it through the first part of the book. I found it confusing and actually had to get Cliff notes and still misunderstood what was going on. I put the book to the side to pick up later. I loved his short story "A Rose for Emily" though. What do you think of it?

Carissa Glad I'm not the only one who found the first part so fragmented. I too couldn't get past it and am returning it to the library today. Maybe another t…moreGlad I'm not the only one who found the first part so fragmented. I too couldn't get past it and am returning it to the library today. Maybe another time....(less)

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The Sound and the Fury

by William Faulkner

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