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5.0 out of 5 stars
Masterful Mystery Stories From Faulkner, 4 Dec 1997
By A Customer
On its surface, Knight's Gambit is a collection of mystery stories that all feature Gavin Stevens, the county attorney for Yoknapatawpha county, who is sometimes considered Faulkner's spokesperson. Even though Knight's Gambit is not a major work, it is Faulkner and therefore worthwhile by definition to many serious readers. The mystery at the heart of each story is not found in actions, though some of the plots are puzzling, as much as in the characters' hearts and souls. The tales in this collection range from the haunting "Tomorrow," which reminds us that no one ever knows where "love or lightning either will strike," to the title selection, in which Stevens (the Knight) captures his Queen after a twenty years' quest spent translating the Old Testament.
Any of these stories would be worth a close, scholarly look, and it does help to be familiar with Faulkner's canon to appreciate them fully. However, this volume does not require a critical approach. If you like Faulkner, take a break from the constant challenge of his major works and enjoy these stories. In Knight's Gambit, Faulkner enlightens, ennobles, and entertains in almost equal measure.
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