Night-Gaunts and Other Tales of Suspense by Joyce Carol Oates

Night-Gaunts and Other Tales of Suspense

Joyce Carol Oates

352 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction horror short stories thriller dark slow-paced

Description

In the title story of her taut new fiction collection, Night-Gaunts and Other Tales of Suspense, Joyce Carol Oates writes: Life was not of the surface like the glossy skin of an apple, but deep inside the fruit where seeds are harbored. There is n...

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Community Reviews Summary of 58 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
mysterious 80%
tense 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 75% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%

Average rating

3.48

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