Lovely, Dark, Deep by Joyce Carol Oates

Lovely, Dark, Deep

Joyce Carol Oates

420 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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From the legendary literary master, winner of the National Book Award and New York Times bestselling author Joyce Carol Oates, a collection of ten mesmerizing stories that maps the eerie darkness within us all.Insightful, disturbing, imaginative, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 167 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
reflective 87%
dark 75%
sad 62%
challenging 50%
funny 25%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%
relaxing 12%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 44%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 62% | No: 12% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.55

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