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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Description

A short, gripping suspense novel in which an elderly aristocrat becomes obsessed with a young girl.

Community Reviews Summary of 273 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
emotional 44%
sad 38%
mysterious 33%
challenging 27%
reflective 27%
tense 27%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 18%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 38% | Yes: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | N/A: 13% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.02

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