A Book of American Martyrs by Joyce Carol Oates

A Book of American Martyrs

Joyce Carol Oates

752 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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A powerfully resonant and provocative novel from American master and New York Times bestselling author Joyce Carol OatesIn this striking, enormously affecting novel, Joyce Carol Oates tells the story of two very different and yet intimately linked...

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Community Reviews Summary of 426 reviews

Moods

dark 71%
emotional 71%
reflective 60%
sad 53%
tense 46%
challenging 35%
informative 17%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 25%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 42% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.84

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