The Tattooed Girl by Joyce Carol Oates

The Tattooed Girl

Joyce Carol Oates

320 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional sad slow-paced
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Joshua Seigl, a celebrated but reclusive author, is forced for reasons of failing health to surrender his much-prized bachelor's independence. Advertising for an assistant, he unwittingly embarks upon the most dangerous adventure of his privileged...

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Moods

dark 100%
sad 100%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.11

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