Soldiers' Pay
Soldiers' Pay
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
American LiteratureGeorgia • 1910s
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World History•
US History2000
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Soldiers' Pay, William Faulkner explores the challenges faced by soldiers returning home after World War I. The narrative follows the intersecting lives of a wounded aviator, his fiancée, and a fellow veteran, focusing on reintegration into civilian life and the emotional scars of war. The story delves into themes of disillusionment and societal expectations.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Emotional
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
William Faulkner's Soldiers' Pay is praised for its poignant exploration of post-war disillusionment and complex character development. Critics appreciate Faulkner's emerging narrative style, although some find the plot meandering and less polished than his later works. Overall, the novel is an intriguing glimpse into Faulkner's evolving literary prowess.
Who Should Read Soldiers' Pay?
A reader who enjoys Soldiers' Pay likely appreciates stories of post-war America and emotional complexities. Fans of The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway or A Farewell to Arms will find similar themes of disillusionment and the impact of war on personal identity.
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Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
American LiteratureGeorgia • 1910s
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World History•
US History2000
Adult
18+ years
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