The Man Without a Shadow by Joyce Carol Oates

The Man Without a Shadow

Joyce Carol Oates

384 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

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 143 reviews

Moods

dark 70%
sad 70%
emotional 50%
mysterious 50%
challenging 40%
reflective 40%
tense 20%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%
lighthearted 10%

Pace

slow 90%
medium 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

2.88

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