A Fair Maiden: A dark novel of suspense by Joyce Carol Oates

A Fair Maiden: A dark novel of suspense

Joyce Carol Oates

176 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark reflective slow-paced
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Description

A short, gripping suspense novel in which an elderly aristocrat becomes obsessed with a young girl.

Community Reviews Summary of 276 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
emotional 42%
sad 36%
mysterious 31%
challenging 26%
reflective 26%
tense 26%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 17%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 12% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.02

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