Mudwoman by Joyce Carol Oates

448 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction literary reflective slow-paced
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A riveting novel that explores the high price of success in the life of one woman—the first female president of a lauded ivy league institution—and her hold upon her self-identity in the face of personal and professional demons, from Joyce Carol O...

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Community Reviews Summary of 159 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 66%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
challenging 33%
mysterious 33%

Pace

slow 66%
fast 16%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 80% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.15

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