Bellefleur by Joyce Carol Oates

733 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction historical horror challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

A wealthy and notorious clan, the Bellefleurs live in a region not unlike the Adirondacks, in an enormous mansion on the shores of mythic Lake Noir. They own vast lands and profitable businesses, they employ their neighbors, and they influence the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 149 reviews

Moods

mysterious 77%
challenging 66%
dark 66%
reflective 33%
emotional 22%
funny 22%
adventurous 11%
sad 11%

Pace

slow 90%
medium 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 44% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 33% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.84

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