Rape a Love Story by Joyce Carol Oates

Rape a Love Story

Joyce Carol Oates

156 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary crime feminism challenging dark reflective fast-paced
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Teena Maguire should not have tried to shortcut her way home that Fourth of July. Not after midnight, not through Rocky Point Park. Not the way she was dressed: tank top, denim cut-offs, high-heeled sandals. Not with her twelve-year-old daughter, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 495 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 63%
sad 54%
tense 45%
challenging 40%
reflective 27%
mysterious 9%
informative 4%

Pace

fast 77%
medium 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 35% | Plot: 29% | Character: 29% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 29% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | No: 18% | N/A: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 33% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.65

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