Blonde 20th Anniversary Edition by Joyce Carol Oates

Blonde 20th Anniversary Edition

Joyce Carol Oates

768 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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The 20th anniversary edition of the National Book Award finalist and national bestseller exploring the life and legend of Marilyn MonroeIn one of her most ambitious works, Joyce Carol Oates boldly reimagines the inner, poetic, and spiritual life o...

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Moods

sad 77%
emotional 76%
dark 70%
reflective 52%
challenging 49%
tense 19%
mysterious 14%
informative 13%
funny 2%
adventurous 1%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 67%
medium 30%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 29% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.84

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