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Babysitter

Joyce Carol Oates
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Babysitter

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

Book Brief

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Joyce Carol Oates

Babysitter

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Detroit, Michigan • 1970s

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

3.5

6,044 ratings

48%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

23%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Babysitter by Joyce Carol Oates receives mixed reviews. Critics praise its atmospheric tension, intricate plot, and psychological depth. However, some find its pacing uneven, with excessive detail slowing the narrative. Oates' exploration of complex themes and characters is celebrated, though the dark content may not appeal to all readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Babysitter?

A reader who enjoys Babysitter by Joyce Carol Oates likely appreciates complex psychological thrillers exploring suburban life and moral dilemmas. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl or Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies may find this novel's dark and suspenseful narrative compelling.

3.5

6,044 ratings

48%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

23%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Detroit, Michigan • 1970s

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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