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160 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Description
The Pulitzer Prize-nominated novel from the author of the New York Times bestselling novel We Were the MulvaneysJoyce Carol Oates has taken a shocking story that has become an American myth and, from it, has created a novel of electrifying power a...
Community Reviews Summary of 684 reviews
Moods
sad 56%
reflective 49%
tense 49%
challenging 41%
emotional 41%
mysterious 18%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 38% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Sexism, Sexual harassmentModerate
Death, Alcohol, Car accidentMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Adult/minor relationship
160 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Pulitzer Prize-nominated novel from the author of the New York Times bestselling novel We Were the MulvaneysJoyce Carol Oates has taken a shocking story that has become an American myth and, from it, has created a novel of electrifying power a...
Community Reviews Summary of 684 reviews
Moods
sad 56%
reflective 49%
tense 49%
challenging 41%
emotional 41%
mysterious 18%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 38% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Sexism, Sexual harassmentModerate
Death, Alcohol, Car accidentMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Adult/minor relationship