High Crime Area: Tales of Darkness and Dread by Luci Christian Bell, Chris Patton, Joyce Carol Oates, Julia Whelan, Tamara Marston, Donna Postel, Ray Chase

256 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction crime horror short stories dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

Joyce Carol Oates is an unparalleled investigator of human flaws. In these eight stories, she deftly tests the bonds between damaged individuals—a brother and sister, a teacher and student, two strangers on a subway—in the fearless prose for which...

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Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 50%
mysterious 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.19

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