336 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780452272316
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Plume Books
Publication date: 01 August 1994
Description
New York Times bestselling author Joyce Carol Oates's strongest and most unsparing novel yet--an always engrossing, often shocking evocation of female rage, gallantry, and grit. The time is the 1950s. The place is a blue-collar town in upstate Ne...
Community Reviews Summary of 215 reviews
Moods
tense 80%
dark 60%
challenging 40%
emotional 40%
inspiring 40%
reflective 40%
mysterious 20%
sad 20%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
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336 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780452272316
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Plume Books
Publication date: 01 August 1994
Description
New York Times bestselling author Joyce Carol Oates's strongest and most unsparing novel yet--an always engrossing, often shocking evocation of female rage, gallantry, and grit. The time is the 1950s. The place is a blue-collar town in upstate Ne...
Community Reviews Summary of 215 reviews
Moods
tense 80%
dark 60%
challenging 40%
emotional 40%
inspiring 40%
reflective 40%
mysterious 20%
sad 20%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.