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Mudwoman by Joyce Carol Oates

1 review

fkshg8465's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book will stay with me for a long time. I’m continuously amazed by the stories writers come up with that are as original as this one. I’ll reread this one often most likely. I hope the Mudwoman finds peace!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, Suicide attempt, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Gore, Child death, Homophobia, Blood, Death, Body horror, Infidelity, Death of parent, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Body shaming, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Grief, War, and Rape