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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?

Fred The whole "story told from several characters" device used in "Sound" and in "As I Lay Dying", for me, is a much better writing exercise than a readin…moreThe whole "story told from several characters" device used in "Sound" and in "As I Lay Dying", for me, is a much better writing exercise than a reading exercise. I can appreciate the accomplishment in purely artistic terms. And I do not demand a passive reading experience where I am allowed to put my mind on idle as I turn pages. But I much prefer the straight-forward story-telling of Faulkner's Sanctuary. I'll give "Rose" a try!(less)

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