Susan Orlean on 'The Sound and the Fury'

For as long as she can remember, Susan Orlean has had a favorite book, "The Sound and the Fury," by William Faulkner. A southern gothic novel set over a period of three decades, the book explores the lives of the members of one family, the Compsons. Told from multiple perspectives and set in several time periods, it’s not a chronological or easy read. —This author recommends— The Sound and the Fury (Third Edition) (Norton Critical Editions) —More from this author— Interview: The Book Burning That Brought All Of Los Angeles Together