The Falls by Joyce Carol Oates

The Falls

Joyce Carol Oates

512 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction historical literary reflective slow-paced
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It is 1950 and, after a disastrous honeymoon night, Ariah Erskine's young husband throws himself into the roaring waters of Niagara Falls. Ariah, "the Widow Bride of the Falls," begins a relentless seven-day vigil in the mist, waiting for his body...

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Community Reviews Summary of 492 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
dark 50%
reflective 50%
sad 44%
mysterious 33%
challenging 27%
tense 16%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 31%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 23% | No: 17% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.45

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