Nice job. The best way to describe Jason is he’s an “insufferable prick” 😂. We’re going to try to re-read this in April since much it takes place in that time period. You’re spot on with most analysis for how people approach this book. Sometimes things are only unlocked on a second pass for me with Faulkner. Look forward to see what other things you cover! Subscribed.
The CodeX Cantina I was waiting to find Jason’s deeper motivation for why he’s the way he is but really it’s only because he doesn’t believe a white southerner should be anything but worshipped lol. And you’re right, a second read through might clear some things up, because many of the parts in Benjy’s narrative could have been about either Caddy or miss Quentin. There’s definitely an interesting parallel with their characters
@@bookreviewpnw9838 Jason Jr. saw a lot of hardships and how the White community treated Black community such as in "That Evening Sun" with Nancy getting her teeth kicked in. He was coddled at the same time, arguably the coddling from Mrs. Compson could be compared to shielding him from the guilt many whites experiences for racial discriminations during Reconstruction and thus he only represents that harsh treatment side. I'll keep my eyes peeled for this and see if I can pull out a bit more when we read this! Great job, again.
I read this book about twenty years ago. It was confusing! But I struggled through it, l read the part wear Benji and the fellow looking after him got drunk about a hundred times! I had a hazy thought that's what was happening l wasn't sure till I saw the movie with James franco
The Sound and The Fury is my favorite book of all time. This is a very insightful review especially considering it’s your first time reading it and your first Faulkner. TSATF rewards rereading. I have read it at least 7 times over the years. Absalom Absalom is my second favorite Faulkner and Quentin Compson is the major character. I would love to hear your review of AA.
Yeah Fury was definitely not what I was expecting it to be. The structure and writing style reminds me more of post-modern literature than typical early 20th century modernist writing. He definitely risked a lot releasing this book. Also It’s funny you mention that because a book reviewer I really admire said “life is worth living because books like this exist” and he was referencing Absalom, Absalom. It’s on my list for sure
Over the years I keep vacillating between The Sound and The Fury and Absalom Absalom as to which is my favorite. They are both very challenging and experimental but for different reasons. And they both highly reward the reader who puts in the effort to finish and understand them. I’ll look forward to your thoughts on Absalom Absalom!
i have always empathized with the mentioned, "unreliable narrators," lol. i would be curious to know whether this one would succeed in turning me off. it's interesting, the progression of how people think about things because they're detatched from the previous generation's experiences regarding them... for instance, I've heard and read that many slaves did, originally, come from absolute shtholes and that they were sincerely glad to find plantation-type work (read up on it before indignantly responding). living on a plantation, in some contexts, would be a genuine jump up in quality of life (while some were beaten, etc. everything doesn't always turn out the way one imagines when one embarks; not the point tho and most were actually treated decently). we're talking about viciously war ravaged, can't-find-food style, starvation laden, fly covered, disease ridden, places. in such a context, one might be able to understand why the earilier generation saw it as a relative privilege to be a slave. But all the next generation saw was unfairness. it mattered less who earned what and the contextual backdrop. This kind of thing mirrors progressive thought vs traditional thought of today. This is why progressives are always (incorrectly) criticized as being, "communists," (or whatever) because they want more fairness for everyone. The other side wants to build on (or at least take into consideration) handed down, generational frameworks of understanding regarding people. I guess this is all, "duh," right? But i don't think many understand it so well... ("duh," also, i guess... fine, i have zero point, okay!?)
That scene stuck with me also, she was so complacent with him saying it won't hurt, I'll do it quickly, you won't feel it, then my turn. He was probably this chick too crazy for me, dropped the knife and fled.
Found you through your Suttree review, one of my favourite novels of all time. I hope you keep up the reviews. If you ever get in the mood for some more McCarthy I would suggest Outer Dark. IMO it is highly underrated. Easily some of his best work in my book. Keep up the good videos!
Outer Dark is about the incestuous brother and a sister right? It’s actually on my Goodreads list right now. And thanks for the kind words! I definitely will keep making videos :)
@@bookreviewpnw9838 Anytime man! Yeah , thats the one. Personally it's in my top 3 McCarthy next to BM and Suttree. Granted I haven't read The Border Trilogy yet so that may change. Would love to hear your thoughts on it whenever you get the chance to read it.
Nice review of the book I listened to it recently on a audiobook, I'm in the car for hours a week have time. Was 1st Faulkner novel I read/listened to also, I agree it's confusing due to narrative style mostly, not so much from events in the story. The writing was too descriptive for me about non consequential events, it didn't grab me enough to care about what happens next. Faulkner's style didn't resonate with me, maybe I'll try a different novel of his down the road. I liked Road to Wigan Pier but not so much 1984 both classics.
Yeah my issues with understanding some of the plot mainly stemmed from Quentin’s portion of the story. I was confused on what was happening for his entire narrative and honestly wasn’t until I saw the movie that cleared some of it up. Specifically the scene where he holds the knife up to Caddy’s neck, which I actually thought they were having sex at that point because Faulkner purposefully charged that scene with sexual tension and I thought it was just a metaphor. Interesting book, super experimental for its time.
The best explanation I ever heard regarding this crazy book, thanks buddy
I'm listening to this book on Audible. I am going to go back to the beginning again. It's killing me!!
Nice job. The best way to describe Jason is he’s an “insufferable prick” 😂. We’re going to try to re-read this in April since much it takes place in that time period. You’re spot on with most analysis for how people approach this book. Sometimes things are only unlocked on a second pass for me with Faulkner. Look forward to see what other things you cover! Subscribed.
The CodeX Cantina I was waiting to find Jason’s deeper motivation for why he’s the way he is but really it’s only because he doesn’t believe a white southerner should be anything but worshipped lol. And you’re right, a second read through might clear some things up, because many of the parts in Benjy’s narrative could have been about either Caddy or miss Quentin. There’s definitely an interesting parallel with their characters
@@bookreviewpnw9838 Jason Jr. saw a lot of hardships and how the White community treated Black community such as in "That Evening Sun" with Nancy getting her teeth kicked in. He was coddled at the same time, arguably the coddling from Mrs. Compson could be compared to shielding him from the guilt many whites experiences for racial discriminations during Reconstruction and thus he only represents that harsh treatment side. I'll keep my eyes peeled for this and see if I can pull out a bit more when we read this! Great job, again.
I read this book about twenty years ago. It was confusing! But I struggled through it, l read the part wear Benji and the fellow looking after him got drunk about a hundred times! I had a hazy thought that's what was happening l wasn't sure till I saw the movie with James franco
I’m starting the book today. Thanks for your review!
Good luck, my man. Hit me back with a comment when you finish it
The Sound and The Fury is my favorite book of all time. This is a very insightful review especially considering it’s your first time reading it and your first Faulkner. TSATF rewards rereading. I have read it at least 7 times over the years. Absalom Absalom is my second favorite Faulkner and Quentin Compson is the major character. I would love to hear your review of AA.
Yeah Fury was definitely not what I was expecting it to be. The structure and writing style reminds me more of post-modern literature than typical early 20th century modernist writing. He definitely risked a lot releasing this book. Also It’s funny you mention that because a book reviewer I really admire said “life is worth living because books like this exist” and he was referencing Absalom, Absalom. It’s on my list for sure
Over the years I keep vacillating between The Sound and The Fury and Absalom Absalom as to which is my favorite. They are both very challenging and experimental but for different reasons. And they both highly reward the reader who puts in the effort to finish and understand them. I’ll look forward to your thoughts on Absalom Absalom!
We need more BookReviewPNW!
We really need more!!!
great review.
I also recommend As I Lay Dying by Faulkner. A monument to human debasement. Appalling and magnificent. Humans - was God SURE He wanted to create us?
Great review!! Insightful and to the point!!
Yeah punctual and no BS is the main theme I’m shooting for in my reviews lol
Great review brother keep it up! great perspective
i have always empathized with the mentioned, "unreliable narrators," lol. i would be curious to know whether this one would succeed in turning me off.
it's interesting, the progression of how people think about things because they're detatched from the previous generation's experiences regarding them...
for instance, I've heard and read that many slaves did, originally, come from absolute shtholes and that they were sincerely glad to find plantation-type work (read up on it before indignantly responding).
living on a plantation, in some contexts, would be a genuine jump up in quality of life (while some were beaten, etc. everything doesn't always turn out the way one imagines when one embarks; not the point tho and most were actually treated decently). we're talking about viciously war ravaged, can't-find-food style, starvation laden, fly covered, disease ridden, places. in such a context, one might be able to understand why the earilier generation saw it as a relative privilege to be a slave.
But all the next generation saw was unfairness. it mattered less who earned what and the contextual backdrop.
This kind of thing mirrors progressive thought vs traditional thought of today. This is why progressives are always (incorrectly) criticized as being, "communists," (or whatever) because they want more fairness for everyone. The other side wants to build on (or at least take into consideration) handed down, generational frameworks of understanding regarding people.
I guess this is all, "duh," right? But i don't think many understand it so well... ("duh," also, i guess... fine, i have zero point, okay!?)
That scene stuck with me also, she was so complacent with him saying it won't hurt, I'll do it quickly, you won't feel it, then my turn. He was probably this chick too crazy for me, dropped the knife and fled.
I like u more than the book 😕 I couldn't focus to be honest hhh
Good review my man!
Found you through your Suttree review, one of my favourite novels of all time. I hope you keep up the reviews. If you ever get in the mood for some more McCarthy I would suggest Outer Dark. IMO it is highly underrated. Easily some of his best work in my book. Keep up the good videos!
Outer Dark is about the incestuous brother and a sister right? It’s actually on my Goodreads list right now. And thanks for the kind words! I definitely will keep making videos :)
@@bookreviewpnw9838 Anytime man! Yeah , thats the one. Personally it's in my top 3 McCarthy next to BM and Suttree. Granted I haven't read The Border Trilogy yet so that may change. Would love to hear your thoughts on it whenever you get the chance to read it.
@@jessejames9113 The Crossing will shake that up. It's McCarthy's best work in my opinion.
Nice review of the book I listened to it recently on a audiobook, I'm in the car for hours a week have time. Was 1st Faulkner novel I read/listened to also, I agree it's confusing due to narrative style mostly, not so much from events in the story. The writing was too descriptive for me about non consequential events, it didn't grab me enough to care about what happens next. Faulkner's style didn't resonate with me, maybe I'll try a different novel of his down the road. I liked Road to Wigan Pier but not so much 1984 both classics.
Yeah my issues with understanding some of the plot mainly stemmed from Quentin’s portion of the story. I was confused on what was happening for his entire narrative and honestly wasn’t until I saw the movie that cleared some of it up. Specifically the scene where he holds the knife up to Caddy’s neck, which I actually thought they were having sex at that point because Faulkner purposefully charged that scene with sexual tension and I thought it was just a metaphor. Interesting book, super experimental for its time.
@@bookreviewpnw9838 When you say you watched the movie, which one are you referring to?