Zombie by Joyce Carol Oates

192 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction crime horror thriller dark tense slow-paced
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Zombie is a classic novel of dark obsession from the extraordinary Joyce Carol Oates. A brilliant, unflinching journey into the mind of a serial killer, Zombie views the world through the eyes of Quentin P., newly paroled sex offender, as he chill...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,144 reviews

Moods

dark 99%
tense 67%
challenging 30%
mysterious 12%
sad 11%
emotional 2%
reflective 2%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 30%
slow 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.2

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