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Book Review of As I Lay Dying

As I Lay Dying
As I Lay Dying
Author: William Faulkner
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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There is no way around the fact that Faulkner is hard to read. However, this is one of his more enjoyable books. It is humorous even though the subject matter is so disturbing. Personally, Varderman is the most intriguing character. No one cares enough to explain to him the situation surrounding his mother's death, so while his conclusion that his mother is a fish is disturbing, it still remains humorous.