A review by spygrl1
Little Bird of Heaven by Joyce Carol Oates

Did not finish book.

The rare case when I decided not to finish a book. The concept intrigued me -- when a woman is murdered in a small town, suspicion falls on her estranged husband and one of her lovers. How does this cloud of suspicion affect the two men and their families? The book begins from the perspective of Krissie Diehl, who clings to an Elektra-intense affection for and faith in her suspected father. It's promising in theory, but Krissie's narration goes over the same ground and developments (either of plot or character) are scant. I kept nodding off.

I usually like Joyce Carol Oates, at least her short fiction, but this wasn't my cup of tea.