The Accursed by Joyce Carol Oates

704 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical horror reflective slow-paced
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Princeton, New Jersey, at the turn of the twentieth century: a genteel town for genteel souls. But something dark and dangerous lurks at its edges, corrupting and infecting its residents. Vampires and ghosts haunt the dreams of the innocent and a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 500 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 76%
challenging 58%
reflective 41%
informative 29%
adventurous 23%
funny 17%
tense 17%
sad 11%
emotional 5%

Pace

slow 93%
medium 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.17

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