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317 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784971038
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Head Of Zeus
Publication date: 01 December 2016
Description
Six terrifying tales to chill the blood from the unique imagination of Joyce Carol Oates. A young boy plays with dolls instead of action figures. But as he grows older, his passion takes on a darker edge... A white man shoots dead a black youth cr...
Community Reviews Summary of 376 reviews
Moods
tense 69%
mysterious 65%
sad 19%
emotional 15%
challenging 11%
adventurous 7%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
Pace
fast 34%
medium 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 36% | Character: 26% | A mix: 26% | N/A: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 33% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Racism, Child abuse, MurderModerate
Rape, Physical abuse, Racial slursMinor
Animal death317 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784971038
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Head Of Zeus
Publication date: 01 December 2016
Description
Six terrifying tales to chill the blood from the unique imagination of Joyce Carol Oates. A young boy plays with dolls instead of action figures. But as he grows older, his passion takes on a darker edge... A white man shoots dead a black youth cr...
Community Reviews Summary of 376 reviews
Moods
tense 69%
mysterious 65%
sad 19%
emotional 15%
challenging 11%
adventurous 7%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
Pace
fast 34%
medium 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 36% | Character: 26% | A mix: 26% | N/A: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 33% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Child abuse, MurderModerate
Rape, Physical abuse, Racial slursMinor
Animal death