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Chapter Book · 1930
As I Lay Dying
A family's journey to bury their matriarch reveals hidden truths.
3.7/5 Goodreads · 192,664 ratings
267 pages
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Bookroo's summary
The Bundren family embarks on a tumultuous journey across Mississippi to fulfill Addie's final wish: to be buried in Jefferson. Each family member, including Addie, shares their perspective, unveiling secrets and struggles. As they face natural and personal obstacles, the family's odyssey becomes a darkly comedic and poignant exploration of loyalty, grief, and the human condition. What truths will emerge as they confront their past and each other?
From the publisher
At the heart of this 1930 novel is the Bundren family’s bizarre journey to Jefferson to bury Addie, their wife and mother. Faulkner lets each family member – including Addie – and others along the way tell their private responses to Addie’s life.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 267
- Audience
- Adult
- Lexile
- 870L
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