The Bear by William Faulkner

The Bear

William Faulkner

193 pages first pub 1942 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging reflective medium-paced
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"'The Bear' is a composite narrative of the initiation and inheritance of Isaac McCaslin (born in 1867), the last direct male descendant of Lucius Quintus Carothers McCaslin, who purchased land from the Chickasaw Indians." --A William Faulkner Enc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 78 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 50%
reflective 50%
lighthearted 25%

Pace

fast 42%
slow 42%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.45

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