Joyce Carol Oates

5 summariesThriller, Mystery, Literary Fiction

Joyce Carol Oates is an American author known for her extensive body of work in fiction. Her notable books include The Falls, Zombie, The Accursed, Them, and Wonderland, which explore themes of identity, violence, and the human experience. Oates has received numerous awards throughout her career, establishing her as a significant voice in contemporary literature.

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Books by Joyce Carol Oates

5 books available

The Falls
Joyce Carol Oates
4.0 (11k) average on GoodreadsThriller
Haunted by the tragedy that shaped their bond, a 'Widow Bride' and her unexpected savior find their passionate, mid-century Niagara Falls life slowly consumed by distrust, greed, and murder.
Zombie
Joyce Carol Oates
3.3 (8k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
This novel explores the chilling mind of Quentin P., a sexual psychopath whose twisted logic turns the story into a terrifying journey through a killer's thoughts.
The Accursed
Joyce Carol Oates
3.2 (6k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
In 1905 Princeton, a town of intellectuals like Woodrow Wilson and Upton Sinclair, a hushed-up lynching unleashes a demonic curse, twisting the privileged into psychological horror and supernatural dread.
Them
Joyce Carol Oates
3.7 (3k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
In mid-20th century Detroit, a single mother's youthful dreams turn to regret as her children, Maureen and Jules, navigate poverty, racial tension, and violence in a fight for survival.
Wonderland
Joyce Carol Oates
3.6 (1k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Haunted by a brutal family tragedy, Jesse Vogel navigates a harrowing ascent from orphaned destitution to medical prominence, only to confront the specter of his past when his own daughter plunges into the chaotic 1960s counterculture.