Them by Joyce Carol Oates

478 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction contemporary thriller reflective slow-paced
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From the 1930s through the race riots of 1967, the members of the Wendall family, living in inner-city Detroit, struggle to understand the obscure forces constantly tearing at their lives and happiness. Winner of the National Book Award.'When Miss...

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Community Reviews Summary of 191 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
sad 62%
tense 62%
emotional 50%
reflective 37%
challenging 25%
funny 12%
mysterious 12%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 42%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.46

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