Blonde by Joyce Carol Oates

738 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction historical dark emotional sad slow-paced
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Blonde by Joyce Carol Oates is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate complex, introspective storytelling and are drawn to explorations of the darker aspects of the human experience, particularly those interested in themes of identity, the objectification of women, and the intersection of art and reality.

Community Reviews

3.84
based on 1,832 reviews

Moods

emotional: 78%

sad: 76%

dark: 67%

reflective: 51%

challenging: 45%

tense: 21%

informative: 14%

mysterious: 13%

funny: 2%

adventurous: 1%

hopeful: 1%

inspiring: 1%


Pace

1% of readers chose fast
31% of readers chose medium
66% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
17% of readers chose A mix
80% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

58% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

32% of readers chose Yes
53% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

18% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
64% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

87% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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