Cutting Edge: New Stories of Mystery and Crime by Women Writers by S.A. Solomon, S.J. Rozan, Livia Llewellyn, Steph Cha, Lucy Taylor, Bernice L. McFadden, Laurel Hausler, Joyce Carol Oates, Elizabeth McCracken, Edwidge Danticat, Jennifer Morales, Margaret Atwood, Cassandra Khaw, Sheila Kohler, Valerie Martin, Lisa Lim, Aimee Bender

288 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction horror mystery short stories dark mysterious fast-paced
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Joyce Carol Oates pulls out all the stops in this chilling female-centric noir collection featuring brand-new writing from Margaret Atwood, Aimee Bender, Edwidge Danticat, and more.Joyce Carol Oates, a queenpin of the noir genre, has brought her k...

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Community Reviews Summary of 45 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 40%
challenging 20%
mysterious 20%
sad 20%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | N/A: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.46

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