Zombie by Joyce Carol Oates

Zombie

Joyce Carol Oates

192 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction crime horror thriller dark tense slow-paced

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 925 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 66%
challenging 32%
mysterious 16%
sad 8%
reflective 3%
emotional 2%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%

Pace

fast 41%
medium 31%
slow 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 21% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.22

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