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3 hours, 8 minutes • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781580811187
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: LA Theatre Works
Publication date: 01 January 2001
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 688 reviews
Moods
sad 57%
reflective 50%
tense 48%
emotional 42%
challenging 40%
mysterious 18%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 40% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 36% | 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: 56% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Cursing, DeathModerate
Misogyny, Car accident, AlcoholMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Suicidal thoughts
3 hours, 8 minutes • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781580811187
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: LA Theatre Works
Publication date: 01 January 2001
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 688 reviews
Moods
sad 57%
reflective 50%
tense 48%
emotional 42%
challenging 40%
mysterious 18%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 40% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 36% | 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: 56% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Cursing, DeathModerate
Misogyny, Car accident, AlcoholMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Suicidal thoughts