A Book of American Martyrs by Joyce Carol Oates

A Book of American Martyrs

Joyce Carol Oates

737 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

A powerfully resonant and provocative novel from American master and New York Times bestselling author Joyce Carol Oates In this striking, enormously affecting novel, Joyce Carol Oates tells the story of two very different and yet intimately linke...

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Community Reviews Summary of 109 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
reflective 75%
emotional 66%
tense 58%
challenging 41%
sad 33%
informative 16%
inspiring 8%

Pace

slow 83%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 41%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | No: 41%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.96

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