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

Night. Sleep. Death. the Stars.

Joyce Carol Oates

fiction contemporary emotional reflective sad slow-paced

1200 pages | first published 2020

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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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Summary of 160 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
reflective 72%
sad 61%
dark 38%
tense 38%
challenging 27%
hopeful 27%
adventurous 11%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.68

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