Monday, February 21, 2011

The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner

I picked this up and it sounded like something I might enjoy. The storyline intrigued me and I am looking forward to the read.
Okay, I am on page 40.  I don't know what to make of this book so far.  It is like trying to read something that was written while someone was on Morphine.  I know that the 1st chapter is being told from a mentally handicapped person's perspective but it is very disjointed and a bit hard to stay with.  The story is somewhat interesting, what I can make out.
I was wrong!  It is not interesting.  It is a confusing, boring, annoying book.  Nothing was settled or finished. I am sure that is what makes it a "great, must read book".  As far as writing goes, it was well written.  Faulkner can write...duh!  But I did not care for the whole story and the way it unfolded.
Sigh...well maybe it was okay. After all, I could not just put it down.  I did feel compelled to finish it and I am not entirely sorry I finished it.  I just wish it had had a little more closure.
[book:The Sound and the Fury|10975]

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