As I Lay Dying
Why this has always been my favorite book.66 total reviews
Comment from Sissy Holly Grace
It is interesting to read what books that different people like. You are obviously in love with this book and give us a short run down on its plot and characters. This is an interesting contest and I wish you luck in it.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2008
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It is interesting to read what books that different people like. You are obviously in love with this book and give us a short run down on its plot and characters. This is an interesting contest and I wish you luck in it.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2008
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If you like to read, you should really try this one! You are obviously a person who lives your life, at least part of it, at the fringes, and this book deals with that a great deal, especially in the character of Darl, the young man who narrates 19 of the chapters, more than anyone else. Labelling theory in sociology, which states that those people are deviant who are successfully labelled deviant by society, quotes this book and people's views of Darl.
Comment from davidray
Man, this family that owns the right so this novel should be hiring you! YOu did some serious tooting here, Pearl. Well done. I shall look online at Amazon tomorrow for it and read up on it.
Thanks for sharing and good luck.
David
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2008
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Man, this family that owns the right so this novel should be hiring you! YOu did some serious tooting here, Pearl. Well done. I shall look online at Amazon tomorrow for it and read up on it.
Thanks for sharing and good luck.
David
Comment Written 05-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2008
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You will love it, I promise! thanks for your positive and supportive comments!!
Comment from fayesh
Your review of the classic As I lay Dying was wonderfully done. The diversity of the Faulkner characters still resonant today with the varying personalities found in most families.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2008
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Your review of the classic As I lay Dying was wonderfully done. The diversity of the Faulkner characters still resonant today with the varying personalities found in most families.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2008
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Since the challenge was to make people want to run out to read it, I tried to do that resonating thing - glad it seems to have worked - thank you!!
Comment from Nicky B
After reading this inviting critique I now feel compelled to take a look at this book. The author would be mighty pleased with your high praise of it. Thank you for sharing. Take care. Nick.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2008
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After reading this inviting critique I now feel compelled to take a look at this book. The author would be mighty pleased with your high praise of it. Thank you for sharing. Take care. Nick.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2008
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You will love it, I promise! Thank you :-)
Comment from KYPollard/El Gato
This is a well written review. And yes, I want to read this bood. You've explained the plot beautifully. And how you covered the characters alone, sold me. Great job.
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2008
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This is a well written review. And yes, I want to read this bood. You've explained the plot beautifully. And how you covered the characters alone, sold me. Great job.
Comment Written 04-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2008
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I hope you do read it - I can virtually guarantee you will be thanking me once you do! thanks for this positive review :-)
Comment from joan marie
This essay urged me to read Kafka, an existential writer from the late 1800's early 1900's can't remember. Sometimes he just wrote a line or two and sometimes only a paragraph or two. You could become intimate with his characters. Made me want to say read this! Even though his work is far from what we live today he managed to write in a way we can replace todays problems and world problems with the ones he write's of. Interesting how my exhausted mind, (car broke down of way home)just got perked up with your essay. joan marie
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2008
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This essay urged me to read Kafka, an existential writer from the late 1800's early 1900's can't remember. Sometimes he just wrote a line or two and sometimes only a paragraph or two. You could become intimate with his characters. Made me want to say read this! Even though his work is far from what we live today he managed to write in a way we can replace todays problems and world problems with the ones he write's of. Interesting how my exhausted mind, (car broke down of way home)just got perked up with your essay. joan marie
Comment Written 04-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2008
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kafka - cool guy, too! Metamorphosis is an all time great story! thanks for your review :-)
Comment from Nanny 6
Well, you were absolutely 100 percent successful. By the time if finished your report, I was already planning to go make the purchase, You sure have me sold. Great pitch! Judy
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2008
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Well, you were absolutely 100 percent successful. By the time if finished your report, I was already planning to go make the purchase, You sure have me sold. Great pitch! Judy
Comment Written 04-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2008
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Hurray - you will love me after you've read it!!! Thank you :-)
Comment from Lynnor
First I would like to say, that I have read this wonderful and charming (well,?) book myself and I also will have to say that it is one of my all time favorites. Now I can say, 'That a girl adewpearl!' You have so charmingly and down to earth gave this book review so very, very well. You didn't beat around the bush and you highlighted some of the most interesting aspects of both the story line and characters, while inviting the literary seeking public looking for an excellent book and story to snuggle down with by hitting on the personal and relativity to each character that the reader would relate with. I think you did an excellent job on the review. So much so, that I believe I am going to sit down tonight and read the book again! It has been a while since I last did so. Thanks for the wonderful review of this book and for reminding me how good of a story it is.
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2008
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First I would like to say, that I have read this wonderful and charming (well,?) book myself and I also will have to say that it is one of my all time favorites. Now I can say, 'That a girl adewpearl!' You have so charmingly and down to earth gave this book review so very, very well. You didn't beat around the bush and you highlighted some of the most interesting aspects of both the story line and characters, while inviting the literary seeking public looking for an excellent book and story to snuggle down with by hitting on the personal and relativity to each character that the reader would relate with. I think you did an excellent job on the review. So much so, that I believe I am going to sit down tonight and read the book again! It has been a while since I last did so. Thanks for the wonderful review of this book and for reminding me how good of a story it is.
Comment Written 04-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2008
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you will be thanking me more tomorrow if you read it again tonight!! :-D
thank you so much!!
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Oh, I know that I will be! So look for that note in tomorrow's mail box. Thanks again for the reminder and good luck in the contest.
Comment from Artasylum
i read the book with reverance and awe and someday to have such insight would be the crown jewels of life...so i will always reach out and keep finding the truth that life offers when we ask...yours, diana
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2008
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i read the book with reverance and awe and someday to have such insight would be the crown jewels of life...so i will always reach out and keep finding the truth that life offers when we ask...yours, diana
Comment Written 04-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2008
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Thank you, fellow lover of this book, for your kind review!
Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
I enjoyed this account of your favorite book it looks as if it has lot to offer a reader who's looking for a book to curl up with on these chilly evenings in the UK writing this you have shown another side of your talent well done good luck regards Fuller
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2008
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I enjoyed this account of your favorite book it looks as if it has lot to offer a reader who's looking for a book to curl up with on these chilly evenings in the UK writing this you have shown another side of your talent well done good luck regards Fuller
Comment Written 04-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2008
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I appreciate your positive comments!
