" It's Faulkner in his glory, but not quite the tight, mind-blowing tightness of _As I Lay Dying_, which might be the best book I've ever read. _Light in August_ is compelling until 3/4 through, revealing a distinctive time and place, along with, perhaps, some of Faulkner's own biases. I need to find a good essay analyzing his attitude toward women. "
— Jocelyn, 2/7/2014