Questions About Blonde

by Joyce Carol Oates

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Greg That we are all voyeurs, we can't help ourselves. …moreThat we are all voyeurs, we can't help ourselves. (less)

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Which edition has the perfect size font? The fourth estate 2018 one I have is far too small.

Robin E books are the best way to control font size, IMO

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I think the V in Blondie is Victor Mature?

Mariella Manster I've seen pretty good arguments that it's Van Johnson…moreI've seen pretty good arguments that it's Van Johnson(less)

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does this book read like fiction?? i’m really interested in the book but i’m trying to figure out if it is something i would like to read. i’m worried given it’s length i’ll lose interest. (i typically read and enjoy fiction) :)

Julie Thorpe It is very long! I had some difficulty at first, as Joyce Carol Oates didn't seem to want to use indents for paragraphs. I am sticking with it out of …moreIt is very long! I had some difficulty at first, as Joyce Carol Oates didn't seem to want to use indents for paragraphs. I am sticking with it out of stubbornness, and because I love her work. I would say that if you are up for an epic novel, give it a go.(less)

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Who was V supposed to be in Blonde?