Night. Sleep. Death. the Stars. by Joyce Carol Oates

Night. Sleep. Death. the Stars.

Joyce Carol Oates

800 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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The bonds of family are tested in the wake of a profound tragedy, providing a look at the darker side of our society by one of our most enduringly popular and important writersNight Sleep Death The Stars is a gripping examination of contemporary A...

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Community Reviews Summary of 262 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
reflective 78%
sad 59%
dark 40%
challenging 25%
tense 25%
hopeful 21%
adventurous 9%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 34%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.58

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