Joyce Carol Oates poll...?

Question

What is your favorite Joyce Carol Oates book and why? I'm a huge fan of Oates and admire her dialogue on the female experience. I've been recently captivated by her novels, especially those written from 2000-present.

I'm voting for "The Tattooed Girl." This novel paints such an interesting portrait of hatred, and how hatred can evolve into love. I enjoyed how the female characters are presented through bestial/dog-like allusions.

As a runner up I would choose "Beasts."

Is anyone else as Oates crazed as I am?

Answer 1

I've only ever read "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" but I thought it was great

Answer 2

I haven't read many books by Joyce Carol

Oates so far, but I'd have to say that I love

We were the Mulvaneys. It's definitely

unique & interesting! :)