I just finished Addie's chapter. It was the best of the book by a mile so far imo.

I don't know maybe I'm just too dumb to get it or not a "patient" enough reader but half the time I don't know what's going on and when I do understand it it's just not that interesting to me.

So far I've gathered Cash worked on her casket all the time, some other boys left when she was about to die, they have to take her to bury her in another town, and the tried to ford a river and failed.

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Posted by hogfly

Fayetteville, AR

Member since May 2014

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Posted on 8/15/17 at 9:08 pm to RandySavage

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I don't know maybe I'm just too dumb to get it or not a "patient" enough reader but half the time I don't know what's going on and when I do understand it it's just not that interesting to me.

I have an MA in English Literature. I love to read dense stuff like Faulkner, Pynchon, Lowry, DFW, Rushdie, DeLillo, Joyce, etc.. That being said, this type of literature isn't for everyone. I used to read it because I had to as a Lit. Major. Now, I enjoy reading it just to savor and appreciate the prose. That being said, these books aren't exactly "page turners." They're meant to be read slowly and thoughtfully. Sometimes I'm in the mood for this type of book, and sometimes I want to read something that is a little easier to digest.

There's nothing wrong with not enjoying it. Also, just because you don't enjoy it currently doesn't mean you'll never enjoy it. It just might not be the Faulkner season for you in your life right now.

This post was edited on 8/15/17 at 9:10 pm

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