Bellefleur by Joyce Carol Oates

592 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction historical horror challenging reflective slow-paced
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A wealthy and notorious clan, the Bellefleurs live in a region not unlike the Adirondacks, in an enormous mansion on the shores of mythic Lake Noir. They own vast lands and profitable businesses, they employ their neighbors, and they influence the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 174 reviews

Moods

mysterious 76%
challenging 69%
dark 69%
emotional 23%
reflective 23%
funny 15%
adventurous 7%
sad 7%

Pace

slow 85%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 36% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 41% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.83

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