A Bloodsmoor Romance by Joyce Carol Oates

A Bloodsmoor Romance

The Gothic Saga #2

Joyce Carol Oates

640 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction historical romance challenging reflective slow-paced
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Set in a nineteenth century similar to our own, A Bloodsmoor Romance follows the beautiful Zinn sisters, five young women who refuse-for the most part-"the obligations of Christian marriage."Full of Oates's mordant wit, and breathlessly told in th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 60 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
dark 60%
funny 60%
challenging 40%

Pace

slow 80%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.9

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