Rape a Love Story by Joyce Carol Oates

Rape a Love Story

Joyce Carol Oates

156 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary crime feminism challenging dark reflective fast-paced

Description

Teena Maguire should not have tried to shortcut her way home that Fourth of July. Not after midnight, not through Rocky Point Park. Not the way she was dressed: tank top, denim cut-offs, high-heeled sandals. Not with her twelve-year-old daughter, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 386 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 62%
sad 62%
tense 43%
challenging 37%
reflective 25%
mysterious 6%

Pace

fast 73%
medium 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 41% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | N/A: 25% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 27% | No: 27% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.67

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