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A review by thatweirdbookgirlie
Miao Dao by Joyce Carol Oates
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Despite a somewhat predictable ending, I really enjoyed this short story. A girl becoming a woman, dealing with teasing at school as well as a new menacing stepfather. The writing is absolutely superb, as can be expected from Oates.
Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual harassment