Light in August
by William Faulkner
Taste attributes: dramahistoricalslowfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticglossyemotive & stirringhuman spirit/resilience/survivalinjustice/tragedy/vengeancesocial commentary
Boxlist takeStirring and weighty: a stylish novel, dark rather than wholesome. Best if you like depth over escapism.
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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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3.1 / 5
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About This Book
One of Faulkner's most admired and accessible novels, "Light in August reveals the great American author at the height of his powers. Lena Grove's resolute search for the father of her unborn child begets a rich, poignant, and ultimately hopeful story of perseverance in the face of mortality.
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- Author
- William Faulkner
- Published
- 1932
- Pages
- 480
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