Reading List Completists discussion

The is the thread where you can discuss our January 2019 Completist Book Selection

Starts today!

I have heard rumors of Faulkner being tough to read. Maybe that he is a bit dry? This will be my first Faulkner so I am looking forward to finding out.

Matthew wrote: "I have heard rumors of Faulkner being tough to read. Maybe that he is a bit dry? This will be my first Faulkner so I am looking forward to finding out."

This is one I read in high school and I don't remember caring for it, but I think that's because of Benjy's narrative being so tough to follow. I started this yesterday and it's not as bad as I remember (plus a little bit of an online refresher helped!!).

Looks like Shmoop is going to be my friend again on this book. It starts off very weird!

Sorry, but I have so say that this book is not fun to read at all.

Matthew wrote: "Sorry, but I have so say that this book is not fun to read at all."

After getting to Quentin's narrative, I realize I've been combining my memories of this book with As I Lay Dying! I guess that's what 25+ years and some misspent youth does to a person's memories, ha! And I have a feeling this is the book that developed my dislike for stream of consciousness writing. I'll eventually finish it, it's just not at the top of my reading list at the moment

Glenda wrote: "Matthew wrote: "Sorry, but I have so say that this book is not fun to read at all."

After getting to Quentin's narrative, I realize I've been combining my memories of this book with As I Lay Dying..."

Basically, if this had been required reading in high school, reading may have been ruined for me forever!

I’m not sure if I will reread this - but I actually loved this book. It’s very sad by the end as each narrative becomes clearer about what has occurred. Benjis story is a challenge and the first to read. I would definitely suggest monarch notes to get through this one but it’s worth it.

Brooklyn wrote: "I’m not sure if I will reread this - but I actually loved this book. It’s very sad by the end as each narrative becomes clearer about what has occurred. Benjis story is a challenge and the first to..."

I am around 130 pages in and, maybe it is because I am getting used to it, but I am starting to understand a bit more.

I have had Shmoop open constantly throughout!

Yes using a guide is only way - it’s rashomon-esque by the end

Closing in on the end of the book - it has definitely improved as the book has gone on. I am feeling a strong foreboding as I near the end!

Finished - I am on the fence on this one, but already have some interesting conversation about it on my review:

Click here for my review