As I Lay Dying
Why this has always been my favorite book.66 total reviews
Comment from Changeisgood
Brooke, I have to read it again. It's one of my favorites also. There are parts in it that are beyond funny, that go into gallows humor as when the slow son keeps holding up the planks of Addie's coffin for her inspection. And, then, that Anse going to all that trouble (right?) to drag his dead wife's corpse through the heat for days, to fulfill his real objective: getting his new teeth and picking up the next "new" wife. He was so incredibly despicable. Really, perhaps the best drawn lazy man in literature. Franny
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2011
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Brooke, I have to read it again. It's one of my favorites also. There are parts in it that are beyond funny, that go into gallows humor as when the slow son keeps holding up the planks of Addie's coffin for her inspection. And, then, that Anse going to all that trouble (right?) to drag his dead wife's corpse through the heat for days, to fulfill his real objective: getting his new teeth and picking up the next "new" wife. He was so incredibly despicable. Really, perhaps the best drawn lazy man in literature. Franny
Comment Written 16-Jun-2011
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2011
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Franny, I'm so glad you share my total appreciation for this book, which I truly do believe is the funniest book in all of literature, though much of that humor is very very dark humor. : -) I worship at the altar of Faulkner. Brooke
Comment from Diny
GHALD I read this- Congrates on the win Now I do want to read tis- Your piece is a great one to make a reader curious and a timeless tale is always needed- Have you read Shepard of the Hills?- I love that one and will read it every two years or so!-
write on-Di
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2008
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GHALD I read this- Congrates on the win Now I do want to read tis- Your piece is a great one to make a reader curious and a timeless tale is always needed- Have you read Shepard of the Hills?- I love that one and will read it every two years or so!-
write on-Di
Comment Written 29-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2008
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No, I have not read that. I will have to look it up - please do read this as it is the best book ever!! Thank you, Brooke
Comment from Terror2s
Yes, I will get it from the library tomorrow. (Unless everyone else has beaten me to it.) More serious, but just as well written as your poetry. Congratulations! Terror
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2008
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Yes, I will get it from the library tomorrow. (Unless everyone else has beaten me to it.) More serious, but just as well written as your poetry. Congratulations! Terror
Comment Written 14-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2008
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You are most kind - and it truly is the best book in the entire damned world! Thank you, Brooke
Comment from Annmuma
No wonder this entry won -- It was the best, though I didn't get to read it until after the voting was over. Congratulations on another fine write and a contest win. ann
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2008
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No wonder this entry won -- It was the best, though I didn't get to read it until after the voting was over. Congratulations on another fine write and a contest win. ann
Comment Written 13-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2008
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Well, it's nice to know I might have gotten even another vote! :-D Thanks so very much - you are a most talented writer, so compliments from you count as double. Peace, Brooke
Comment from penelope
Hello, Adewpearl,
What a great book review. I was just encouraging my brother to pen his stories - he's a natural storyteller - his excuse was that doesn't have the time. None of us have the time but we can make it. I think I'll order this book, read it and pass it on to him. You've been very convincing. Good luck in the contest. Penelope
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2008
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Hello, Adewpearl,
What a great book review. I was just encouraging my brother to pen his stories - he's a natural storyteller - his excuse was that doesn't have the time. None of us have the time but we can make it. I think I'll order this book, read it and pass it on to him. You've been very convincing. Good luck in the contest. Penelope
Comment Written 12-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2008
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I do hope you buy the book as I really did mean it - not just for the contest - that it's the best book I've ever read, and I've read a great many. Thank you so much, Brooke
Comment from L Stout
This is a really good review, I love the blend of humour and bizarreness you get accross in relation to the book, it is clear that you enjoyed it a lot, and it made a big impression on you! Best of luck in the contest! Lisa xx
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2008
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This is a really good review, I love the blend of humour and bizarreness you get accross in relation to the book, it is clear that you enjoyed it a lot, and it made a big impression on you! Best of luck in the contest! Lisa xx
Comment Written 11-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2008
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It truly is my favorite book ever, and I love many books!
Thank you, Brooke :-)
Comment from Twomoon
adewpearl, hello, and this was an excellent report about a powerful book. Loved the title and feel the power of the characters in your review. The fact that you gave everyone someone to relate to taps into the humanity of the story and by so doing touches all who read your review on this book. great job and good luck, have a gorgeous day! much love twomoon
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2008
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adewpearl, hello, and this was an excellent report about a powerful book. Loved the title and feel the power of the characters in your review. The fact that you gave everyone someone to relate to taps into the humanity of the story and by so doing touches all who read your review on this book. great job and good luck, have a gorgeous day! much love twomoon
Comment Written 11-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2008
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thank you so much - I love this book, so I'm glad you liked my promotion of it. Brooke
Comment from The Cajun
Well you did it. Here is a book I've never heard of (isnt' that terrible) but it gives me an idea for something I've written.
So it is written from 15 points of view? I can't wait to get it
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2008
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Well you did it. Here is a book I've never heard of (isnt' that terrible) but it gives me an idea for something I've written.
So it is written from 15 points of view? I can't wait to get it
Comment Written 09-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2008
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Yes, 15 points of view - and it is brilliant and funny and profound. Truly, if someone told me I had to identify the perfect book, I would hand him this one. Thanks for your review - I'm on my way to your script as soon as I finish reading the second installment of another guy's cop/mystery book I am following. :-) Brooke
Comment from Jnetgame
This is an excellent book report. Well written and makes me interested in reading the book. I have decided to enter the contest as well. Good luck to you.
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2008
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This is an excellent book report. Well written and makes me interested in reading the book. I have decided to enter the contest as well. Good luck to you.
Comment Written 02-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2008
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I wrote this so long ago I had almost forgotten about the contest - what are you writing about? Glad you enjoyed my entry :-) Thanks for the good review, Brooke :-)
Comment from eraserlynch
Lovely book report here my friend. I am avoiding writing my assignment for Uni, by reviewing and thinking about what I shall write for my next contest entry. I think I shall go and buy this book or at least try and borrow it from the local library. Best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2008
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Lovely book report here my friend. I am avoiding writing my assignment for Uni, by reviewing and thinking about what I shall write for my next contest entry. I think I shall go and buy this book or at least try and borrow it from the local library. Best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 29-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2008
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This is truly a magnificent book and should give you even more excuses to put off doing what you should be doing! Thank you, Brooke :-)
