Miao Dao by Joyce Carol Oates

66 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

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A girl comes of age with a vengeance—and help from a friend—in a tale of unnerving suspense from National Book Award winner and literary master Joyce Carol Oates.Bad things have been happening since Mia began to mature. Her dad left. Boys at schoo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 450 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
tense 66%
mysterious 50%
sad 33%
emotional 30%
reflective 10%
adventurous 6%
challenging 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 20%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 20% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.18

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