192 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061778919
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco Press
Publication date: 15 September 2009
Description
Zombie is a classic novel of dark obsession from the extraordinary Joyce Carol Oates. A brilliant, unflinching journey into the mind of a serial killer, Zombie views the world through the eyes of Quentin P., newly paroled sex offender, as he chill...
Community Reviews Summary of 746 reviews
Moods
tense 66%
challenging 32%
mysterious 16%
sad 7%
funny 1%
reflective 1%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 31%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 97% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Murder, TortureModerate
Addiction, Kidnapping, AbleismMinor
Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Slavery
192 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061778919
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco Press
Publication date: 15 September 2009
Description
Zombie is a classic novel of dark obsession from the extraordinary Joyce Carol Oates. A brilliant, unflinching journey into the mind of a serial killer, Zombie views the world through the eyes of Quentin P., newly paroled sex offender, as he chill...
Community Reviews Summary of 746 reviews
Moods
tense 66%
challenging 32%
mysterious 16%
sad 7%
funny 1%
reflective 1%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 31%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 97% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Murder, TortureModerate
Addiction, Kidnapping, AbleismMinor
Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Slavery