Mysteries of Winterthurn by Joyce Carol Oates

Mysteries of Winterthurn

The Gothic Saga #3

Joyce Carol Oates

487 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

The first paperback reprint since 1986 of the author's favorite among her several acclaimed and controversial Gothic novels. In Mysteries of Winterthurn, the brilliant young detective-hero Xavier Kilgarvan is confronted with three baffling cases--...

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Community Reviews Summary of 21 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
mysterious 100%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.71

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