Night. Sleep. Death. The Stars. by Joyce Carol Oates

Night. Sleep. Death. The Stars.

Joyce Carol Oates

800 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

The bonds of family are tested in the wake of a profound tragedy, providing a look at the darker side of our society by one of our most enduringly popular and important writersNight Sleep Death The Stars is a gripping examination of contemporary A...

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Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 75%
sad 60%
tense 40%
dark 35%
challenging 25%
hopeful 25%
adventurous 10%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 44% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.67

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