#42 in Contemporary fiction
As I Lay Dying
- 250
- Pages
- about 4.5 h
- Reading time
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About the book
As I Lay Dying is a 1930 Southern Gothic novel by American author William Faulkner. Faulkner's fifth novel, it is consistently ranked among the best novels of the 20th century. The title is derived from William Marris's 1925 translation of Homer's Odyssey, referring to the similar themes of both works.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.4 across 360 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 66% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Contemporary fiction average of 8.3. That is how 7.7 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 7.2 | 12 | 3% |
| Hardcover | 7.4 | 348 | 97% |
Frequently asked
What is As I Lay Dying rated?
7.7 out of 10, from 360 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is As I Lay Dying worth reading?
Readers give it 7.7/10 from 360 ratings, which puts it ahead of 24 % of the Contemporary fiction shelf.
How long does it take to read As I Lay Dying?
About 4.5 hours at an average reading pace — 250 pages.
Where does As I Lay Dying rank?
#42 in Contemporary fiction on the current snapshot.
How long is As I Lay Dying?
It has 250 pages — shorter than 79% of the ranked books in Contemporary fiction.
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