Why people recommend it
Absalom, Absalom! by William Faulkner is a monumental modernist masterpiece that delves into themes of race, class, ambition, and generational trauma through the tragic rise and fall of Thomas Sutpen in the American South. On The Book Review, Dwight Garner recommended the novel from left field to illuminate deep-seated themes of class and southern ambition, a sentiment echoed by Gilbert Cruz. Daniel Torday also mentioned the book on the same podcast, grouping it with other masterworks of family trauma and reckoning. Furthermore, Sheldon Solomon expressed his admiration for Faulkner's writing on the Lex Fridman Podcast, calling the novel a fine work of art. These commentators highlighted the enduring literary power of Faulkner's dense, multifaceted narrative structure, which challenges readers while offering unmatched psychological depth. The novel continues to be celebrated as a cornerstone of American literature, capturing the haunting weight of history, guilt, and the inescapable ghosts of the past that shape families and societies alike.
Who recommended it
- Dwight Garner Recommended
- Gilbert Cruz Recommended
- Daniel Torday Discussed
- Sheldon Solomon Discussed
Dwight Garner — 1 mention
“the other book I'll mention and this comes from from far left field is William Faulkner's Absalom Absalom”
Gilbert Cruz — 1 mention
“and also William fauler Absalom Absalon”
Daniel Torday — 1 mention
“I love Marilyn Robinson's housekeeping and William fauler absam absam”
Sheldon Solomon — 1 mention
“i like faulkner absalom absalom is is a fine book”