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Babysitter by Joyce Carol Oates

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challenging dark tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

This is my first book by this author.  I was confused when I started reading this book, so I admit I looked more into the author. She is known for writing unlikable characters and she did a great job of doing that with this book.  As soon as I was intrigued, something happens to turn me off.  The book has a lot of scenes repeated over and over again.  There are also a lot of different characters that didn’t fit organically.  The plot was confusing at times and the ending was weird. I always say not every book is for everyone and this book wasn’t for me.  

Thanks to Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group for an E-ARC via NetGalley.  Publication date is anticipated for 8/23/2022. 
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