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by Joyce Carol Oates
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Read in August, 2008
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Those who liked Bastard Out of Carolina would probably enjoy this book. It is about a girl and her mom who are trying to eek out a living at the lower end of the pay scale. The girl holds out hope that her father will come rescue her from this life and builds him up as a hero. Obviously, she is just headed for disappointment. I accidentally read this book twice. I didn't even realize it until I got to the last chapter. The story just seemed so familiar. I guess I just assumed that I had r...more
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Read in February, 2008
I didn't finish this book, which is a rare outcome for me once I start a book. It was dark and violent with stream-of-consciousness writing and it was due back at the library today. I bailed. I made it about 2/3 of the way through.
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So far this book is not going too well. Hard to get into and unusual writing - by the author's intent, it just doesn't flow. If it doesn't pick up tonight, I'm bailing.
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So far this book is not going too well. Hard to get into and unusual writing - by the author's intent, it just doesn't flow. If it doesn't pick up tonight, I'm bailing.
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Not her best book, but strangely compelling anyway. I've read it about four times now. Oates' characters stick with you long after their stories are finished.
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Read in May, 2008
I have learned not to read any more Joyce Carol Oates' books!
Even though this story was somewhat more detailed, it became a page turner only to get to the end. It's a quick read, and, has, at least, an ending.
Even though this story was somewhat more detailed, it became a page turner only to get to the end. It's a quick read, and, has, at least, an ending.
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Crazy Intense!!! Not for the weak of stomach. J C Oates' women are strong and tortured... I would have rated it higher but though compelling,it was hard to read, too tragic.
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Read in October, 2007
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A hard telling of a girl's hard life up and down up-state NY. You could feel the damp of living by her rivers. Some redemption at the end, but not fairy tale. Great writing.
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Disturbing... but it is Joyce Carol Oats, so it is expected.
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Read in January, 2005
Only book I've ever read about satan worshippers.
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