American Gothic Tales by Joyce Carol Oates

560 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction horror short stories mysterious reflective slow-paced
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This remarkable anthology of gothic fiction, spanning two centuries of American writing, gives us an intriguing and entertaining look at how the gothic imagination makes for great literature in the works of forty-six exceptional writers.Joyce Caro...

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Community Reviews Summary of 100 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
tense 80%
challenging 60%
emotional 60%
sad 40%
funny 20%
informative 20%
reflective 20%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | N/A: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%

Average rating

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