What is distinctive about the storytelling in as i lay dying?

As I lay dying is distinctive for its use of multiple narrators, each of whom contributes a unique perspective on the story. The novel is narrated by 15 different characters, including Addie Bundren, the deceased matriarch of the Bundren family; her husband, Anse; their children, Jewel, Dewey Dell, Vardaman, and Cash; and various friends and acquaintances of the family. Each narrator has their own unique voice, style, and perspective, and their contributions to the story provide a complex and multifaceted portrayal of the Bundren family and their experiences.

This narrative technique allows Faulkner to explore the inner thoughts and motivations of each character, as well as their relationships with one another. By presenting multiple perspectives on the same events, Faulkner creates a sense of ambiguity and uncertainty, and encourages the reader to question the truth of the events being recounted. This narrative technique also contributes to the novel's fragmented and non-linear structure, which further adds to the complexity and depth of the story.