Pursuit by Joyce Carol Oates

216 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction horror thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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As a child, Abby had the same recurring nightmare night after night, in which she wandered through a field ridden with human skulls and bones. Now an adult, Abby thinks she's outgrown her demons, until, the evening before her wedding, the terrible...

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Community Reviews Summary of 217 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
mysterious 71%
tense 65%
sad 62%
emotional 40%
challenging 15%
reflective 12%
adventurous 6%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 21%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 38% | Character: 34% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.28

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