1136 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062644428
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperLuxe
Publication date: 21 February 2017
Description
A powerfully resonant and provocative novel from American master and New York Times bestselling author Joyce Carol OatesIn this striking, enormously affecting novel, Joyce Carol Oates tells the story of two very different and yet intimately linked...
Community Reviews Summary of 350 reviews
Moods
emotional 65%
reflective 65%
sad 47%
tense 47%
challenging 39%
informative 17%
inspiring 8%
Pace
medium 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 19%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Rape, CancerModerate
Abortion, Gun violence, Car accidentMinor
Child death, Violence
1136 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062644428
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperLuxe
Publication date: 21 February 2017
Description
A powerfully resonant and provocative novel from American master and New York Times bestselling author Joyce Carol OatesIn this striking, enormously affecting novel, Joyce Carol Oates tells the story of two very different and yet intimately linked...
Community Reviews Summary of 350 reviews
Moods
emotional 65%
reflective 65%
sad 47%
tense 47%
challenging 39%
informative 17%
inspiring 8%
Pace
medium 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 19%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Rape, CancerModerate
Abortion, Gun violence, Car accidentMinor
Child death, Violence