Fox: A Novel by Joyce Carol Oates

Fox: A Novel

Joyce Carol Oates

640 pages • first pub 2025 (view editions)

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Fox: A Novel by Joyce Carol Oates is ideal for readers who relish morally complex psychological thrillers with intricate character studies and a layered exploration of human darkness, appealing to those drawn to suspenseful narratives that probe the interplay between charm, manipulation, and justice.

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A sensational novel of drama and psychological suspense about the dark secrets that surface following the shocking disappearance of a charismatic, mercurial boarding school teacher—from the legendary author "who is surely on any shortlist of Ameri...

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Community Reviews

3.91
based on 10 reviews

Moods

dark: 100%

mysterious: 85%

tense: 85%

challenging: 71%

sad: 57%

emotional: 42%

reflective: 14%

Pace

14% of readers chose fast
28% of readers chose medium
57% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

100% of readers chose A mix
A mix

Strong character development?

60% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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