My Heart Laid Bare by Joyce Carol Oates

My Heart Laid Bare

The Gothic Saga #4

Joyce Carol Oates

532 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction historical literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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Description

Chronicles the endeavors of the Licht family--a clan of cheats, murderers, and con men--from the late eighteenth century through the 1930s, and details the moral consequences of their crimes and transgressions.

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Moods

dark 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.73

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