Bellefleur by Joyce Carol Oates

592 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction historical horror challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

A wealthy and notorious clan, the Bellefleurs live in a region not unlike the Adirondacks, in an enormous mansion on the shores of mythic Lake Noir. They own vast lands and profitable businesses, they employ their neighbors, and they influence the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 141 reviews

Moods

challenging 85%
dark 71%
mysterious 71%
funny 28%
reflective 28%
adventurous 14%
emotional 14%
sad 14%

Pace

slow 85%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.86

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