365 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
An incomparable master storyteller in all forms, in "The Corn Maiden and Other Nightmares" Joyce Carol Oates spins six imaginative tales of suspense. The Corn Maiden is the gut-wrenching story of Marissa, a beautiful and sweet eleven-year-old girl...
Community Reviews Summary of 210 reviews
Moods
tense 60%
mysterious 40%
sad 40%
challenging 20%
emotional 10%
funny 10%
reflective 10%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 83% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | No: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | N/A: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Child abuse, ConfinementModerate
Sexual assault
365 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An incomparable master storyteller in all forms, in "The Corn Maiden and Other Nightmares" Joyce Carol Oates spins six imaginative tales of suspense. The Corn Maiden is the gut-wrenching story of Marissa, a beautiful and sweet eleven-year-old girl...
Community Reviews Summary of 210 reviews
Moods
tense 60%
mysterious 40%
sad 40%
challenging 20%
emotional 10%
funny 10%
reflective 10%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 83% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | No: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | N/A: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Child abuse, ConfinementModerate
Sexual assault