Zombie
Zombie
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1996
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
United States • 1990s
1996
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Joyce Carol Oates' Zombie, a person exhibits deeply disturbing and violent behavior, grappling with dark impulses. The narrative delves into the individual's mind, exploring themes of obsession and control. This intense psychological exploration offers a chilling insight into the character's actions and motivations.
Dark
Unnerving
Mysterious
Gritty
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Joyce Carol Oates's Zombie captivates with its chilling portrayal of a serial killer, offering readers a disturbingly immersive experience. Critics praise Oates's masterful, unsettling narrative voice but note the book’s intense, graphic violence may deter some. Its disturbing psychological depth invites both admiration and discomfort.
Who Should Read Zombie?
A fan of psychological horror and dark, introspective narratives would appreciate Joyce Carol Oates's Zombie. Readers who enjoyed American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis or Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris for their chilling exploration of the human psyche will find this book engaging.
13,225 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
United States • 1990s
1996
Adult
18+ years
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