The Female of the Species: Tales of Mystery and Suspense
The Female of the Species: Tales of Mystery and Suspense
Fiction | Anthology/Varied Collection | Adult | Published in 2007
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Fiction | Anthology/Varied Collection | Adult | Published in 2007275
Anthology/Varied Collection • Fiction
2007
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Female of the Species: Tales of Mystery and Suspense is a collection of twelve short stories by Joyce Carol Oates. It explores the darker aspects of human nature, highlighting themes of love, revenge, and obsession. Stories like "So Help Me God" and "Doll: A Romance of the Mississippi" provide suspenseful narratives centered on complex female characters.
Mysterious
Dark
Suspenseful
Unnerving
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Joyce Carol Oates' The Female of the Species: Tales of Mystery and Suspense offers a compelling mix of suspenseful, darkly psychological stories. Critics praise Oates' skillful character development and tension-building. However, some find certain narratives uneven or overly bleak. Overall, it's a haunting exploration of the human psyche that captivates and unnerves.
Who Should Read The Female of the Species: Tales of Mystery and Suspense?
A reader who enjoys The Female of the Species: Tales of Mystery and Suspense by Joyce Carol Oates likely appreciates suspenseful, psychological, and character-driven narratives. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl or Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House would find similar intrigue in Oates's dark and complex storytelling.
1,499 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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275
Anthology/Varied Collection • Fiction
2007
Adult
18+ years
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