A Fair Maiden by Joyce Carol Oates

A Fair Maiden

Joyce Carol Oates

165 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark reflective slow-paced
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Sixteen-year-old Katya Spivak is out for a walk on the gracious streets of Bayhead Harbor with her two summer babysitting charges when she's approached by silver-haired, elegant Marcus Kidder. At first his interest in her seems harmless, even plea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 276 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
emotional 42%
sad 36%
mysterious 31%
challenging 26%
reflective 26%
tense 26%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 17%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 12% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

3.02

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