As I Lay Dying
Why this has always been my favorite book.66 total reviews
Comment from KelinaJ
"...what better book to choose than my lifetime favorite."
And not a better choice could you have made.
The descriptions of the tale were fascinating and did indeed pique my interest. Your firm grasp on a wide and varied vocabulary has served you well in your poetry and has here as well.
Excellent.
And good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2008
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"...what better book to choose than my lifetime favorite."
And not a better choice could you have made.
The descriptions of the tale were fascinating and did indeed pique my interest. Your firm grasp on a wide and varied vocabulary has served you well in your poetry and has here as well.
Excellent.
And good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 03-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2008
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I do hope you read the book!! Thank you so much for this positive review :-)
Comment from schiestyboy
Very interesting read! I do find that very inspiring, I have precious little time to indulge in being creative, so this gives me some hope. I'm also intrigued by the book as well. Thanks for sharing, and best of luck :)
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2008
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Very interesting read! I do find that very inspiring, I have precious little time to indulge in being creative, so this gives me some hope. I'm also intrigued by the book as well. Thanks for sharing, and best of luck :)
Comment Written 03-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2008
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I hope you find this gem and read it!! Thanks so much for your positive review :-)
Comment from unidian
Hi Brooke, this is an informed and inspiring report which both meets the brief and makes no secret of your admiration for Faulkner and. in particular, his talent for characterisation. Not critical, but you have narrowed your audience to site members in your first sentence. If this was a real, published report, there would be no such 'qualification'. Just an observation, for what it's worth. Tom
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2008
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Hi Brooke, this is an informed and inspiring report which both meets the brief and makes no secret of your admiration for Faulkner and. in particular, his talent for characterisation. Not critical, but you have narrowed your audience to site members in your first sentence. If this was a real, published report, there would be no such 'qualification'. Just an observation, for what it's worth. Tom
Comment Written 03-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2008
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Oh, it's part of a contest designed to get people to run out and get the book, so I assumed site members as the audience. I know I would not narrow my audience in most reports! :-)They even call it a book report and not a formal literary analysis. Thanks for your positive review :-)
Comment from earthlybeing
This was a great book report and it sounds like it is a wonderful book to read. It was well described and easy to understand. Thanks, Jeanette
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2008
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This was a great book report and it sounds like it is a wonderful book to read. It was well described and easy to understand. Thanks, Jeanette
Comment Written 03-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2008
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Thank you very much for this supportive review - I hope you do read it when you find the opportunity!
Comment from dkneale
This is an awesome book, and you definately nailed it with your review...If I didn't already have the book in my collection (I collect more books than I read) I would absolutely find it just by your recommendation...Well done and good luck in the contest...Debra
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2008
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This is an awesome book, and you definately nailed it with your review...If I didn't already have the book in my collection (I collect more books than I read) I would absolutely find it just by your recommendation...Well done and good luck in the contest...Debra
Comment Written 03-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2008
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thanks so very much for this thoughtful review - this is one book worth the read!!
Comment from E. W. Crowe
I've read "As I Lay Dying" many times; Faulkner is one of my favorites too. The Southern Gothic tale marks as the penacle of any child/wannabe writer born in the South. Anyway, didn't make me want to run out and buy it, as I already have it, but did make me want to read again. So I guess you did your job. Good Luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2008
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I've read "As I Lay Dying" many times; Faulkner is one of my favorites too. The Southern Gothic tale marks as the penacle of any child/wannabe writer born in the South. Anyway, didn't make me want to run out and buy it, as I already have it, but did make me want to read again. So I guess you did your job. Good Luck in the contest.
Comment Written 03-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2008
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I'm so glad you like him - some Brit just told me she hadn't even heard of him, and I nearly died!!!!! enjoy the reread, and thanks for your review! :-)
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What?!? Brits, they're getting just as bad as the French.
Comment from GerryMacNeil
Wow! Great insight into one of my all time favorite books! Yes, your review does inspire me! Now I'll have to get the book out of the library, since I no longer remember the closing line! Thanks for writing this tribute to Faulkner! Gerry
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2008
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Wow! Great insight into one of my all time favorite books! Yes, your review does inspire me! Now I'll have to get the book out of the library, since I no longer remember the closing line! Thanks for writing this tribute to Faulkner! Gerry
Comment Written 03-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2008
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Oh, yeah, this book is worth multiple reads - don't peak at the final line until you read it through again! :-) Thank you for a great review
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You're so HARD! LOL If you only knew the size of the stack next to my bed! (That's just the pile I'm reading for pleasure, not to use in preparing a class or researching a book!) But, maybe, I'll be good! Gerry
Comment from chaswriter
Brooke - I have never been much of a fan of Faulkner's writings but I have to admit that your book report has made me interested in this book. Excellent piece you wrote. Charlie.
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2008
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Brooke - I have never been much of a fan of Faulkner's writings but I have to admit that your book report has made me interested in this book. Excellent piece you wrote. Charlie.
Comment Written 03-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2008
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I adore Faulkner - I worship Faulkner - I'd give an arm to write 10% as well as Faulkner. His longer stuff can be offputting to some, I know, but read this and the short things like The River and The Bear and Spotted Ponies -those three are often published together. If you have a funny bone at all, these shorter works are all way into black/gallows/dark humor :-) oh, and thanks!!!
Comment from amada
Your essay really provoked my interest in this book, and the characters on it. I like stories of survival, in the physical as well as in the spiritual way. (I'll borrow it from the friendly library).
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2008
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Your essay really provoked my interest in this book, and the characters on it. I like stories of survival, in the physical as well as in the spiritual way. (I'll borrow it from the friendly library).
Comment Written 03-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2008
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Yes, your library is sure to have it and it is about survival of both sorts. Thanks for the review!
Comment from lawriemac
I must admit I have never heard of either book or author; then again, I am from the UK and our knowledge of literature is generally drawn from wrfiters such as Shakespeare, HG Wells or the guys who write the Dan Dare and Superman escapades.
A lovely in-depth writing on your favourite book, written with so much feeling I will not rest until I have purchased a copy.
Once again, no spag content.
Best wishes
Lawrie
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2008
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I must admit I have never heard of either book or author; then again, I am from the UK and our knowledge of literature is generally drawn from wrfiters such as Shakespeare, HG Wells or the guys who write the Dan Dare and Superman escapades.
A lovely in-depth writing on your favourite book, written with so much feeling I will not rest until I have purchased a copy.
Once again, no spag content.
Best wishes
Lawrie
Comment Written 03-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2008
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I love Shakespeare and HG Wells and Dickens and the English romantic poets and T.S. Eliot and a bunch of other English authors - but they don't do Faulkner in England?? That is disturbing. He is magnificent. You really need to give him a try!! Get thee to a book store!! LOL Thanks for the review :-)
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No we don't.
I must admit the Eng Lit teachers and profs tend to stick with Shakespeare, Dickens, Hemingway, Eliot and Poe.
When I was at school, in the days of wooden benches and strict teachers, with cane in hand, I thought Shakespeare and Dickens were the only people who wrote anything!!!!!
As soon as I can, I will pop into my local Waterstones. They hold more books than any library I've ever visited.
Best wishes
Lawrie
