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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?

Edavidberg I thought this was an amazing novel. It was so painful to see all of the abuse and pain heaped onto the Compson children. These are some of the most h…moreI thought this was an amazing novel. It was so painful to see all of the abuse and pain heaped onto the Compson children. These are some of the most haunting characters in American Literature. I'm going to have to read something more positive next, although I choose to believe that Caddy's daughter Quentin was able to escape to freedom and a life of happiness. (less)

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by William Faulkner

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