The Man Without a Shadow by Joyce Carol Oates

The Man Without a Shadow

Joyce Carol Oates

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fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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In this taut and fascinating novel, the bestselling, New York Times bestselling and National Book Award-winning author of The Sacrifice, The Accursed, and Lovely, Dark, Deep examines the mysteries of memory, personality, and identity and pierces t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 176 reviews

Moods

sad 76%
dark 61%
challenging 46%
emotional 46%
reflective 46%
mysterious 38%
informative 15%
tense 15%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

slow 92%
medium 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 30%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 33% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

2.91

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