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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?

Pat Turman I found it very confusing also. I slogged my way through to the end, like the good reader I am, but it didn't get much better. I can appreciate Faulkn…moreI found it very confusing also. I slogged my way through to the end, like the good reader I am, but it didn't get much better. I can appreciate Faulkner's style of prose for how brilliant it is, but I wish he would have chosen to tell this story in a more straight forward manner. If I was recommending a Faulkner novel to a first-time reader of his, it would be A Light in August. It's one of my 10 favorite novels and is a lot more accessible. (less)

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