The Sound and the Fury, William Faulkner.
Why the Sound and the Fury?
I wanted to read something by Faulkner. I was browsing through the used books at the Portland Airport Powells, and found this, and thought, "Perfect!" And away I went.
My Mini Book Review:
Total honesty: I hated this book. Every page was a challenge to read. I wanted to like it. I wanted to appreciate it. But I couldn't. It made me feel dumb. It made me angry. The book is dark and depressing as far as content goes, but I failed to find the joy in it. I suppose it wasn't intended to convey joy. There were a couple of poignant moments, some amazing insights into the human condition, but overall - I didn't feel it was worth it. This book was a slog.
I could actually go on about the reasons I disliked this book. But will suffice it to say, it just wasn't my cup of tea!
Recommended?
For those interested in a literary challenge. If you're a lover of true literature. Fans of Shakespeare, and the old classics. But this not a light beach read, by any means!
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