Violación. Una historia de amor by Joyce Carol Oates
Violación. Una historia de amor
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Joyce Carol Oates
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Violación. Una historia de amor

Joyce Carol Oates with Santiago Roncagliolo (Translator)

174 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary crime feminism challenging dark reflective fast-paced

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Haunting and moving, this short but powerful novel explores sexual violence and its aftermath. On her way home from a party, Teena Maguire is beaten, gang raped, and left for dead in the park, all of which is witnessed by her 12-year-old daughter ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 414 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 66%
sad 61%
challenging 44%
tense 44%
reflective 33%
informative 5%
mysterious 5%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 29%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 38% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 30% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 61% | N/A: 23% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.65

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