As I Lay Dying Novel by William Faulknerpremium off white cream pages Stitched binding Matte cover local premium copy Language English Dimensions 5. 5 x 8. 26 inches Genre Thriller Language Modern literature 210 pages summary The book is narrated by 15 different characters over 59 chapters. It is the story of the death of Addie Bundren and her poor, rural family's quest and motivationsnoble or selfishto honor her wish to be buried in her hometown of Jefferson, Mississippi.