What kinds of books do you read? My current favorite is "As I Lay Dying" by William Faulkner.
In June, I decided I would spend the summer months reading modern classics - loosely defined as prominent writers from the 1900s. My favorites so far have been books that explore the complexities of the characters.
What jumped out at me in "As I Lay Dying" was the way Faulkner explored the character of Bundren by showing him through the viewpoints of those around him and their interactions with him. We know Bundren better than he knows himself. Here's what the reviewers on Amazon had to say about it.
Run to your local library, check out this book (it's relatively short) and tell me what you think.
In June, I decided I would spend the summer months reading modern classics - loosely defined as prominent writers from the 1900s. My favorites so far have been books that explore the complexities of the characters.
What jumped out at me in "As I Lay Dying" was the way Faulkner explored the character of Bundren by showing him through the viewpoints of those around him and their interactions with him. We know Bundren better than he knows himself. Here's what the reviewers on Amazon had to say about it.
Run to your local library, check out this book (it's relatively short) and tell me what you think.
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