In Rough Country: Essays and Reviews – A Sterling Collection of Literary Criticism on Great Literature and Writers

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In Rough Country: Essays and Reviews – A Sterling Collection of Literary Criticism on Great Literature and Writers

Written by Joyce Carol Oates
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Published June 17, 2010
ISBN 9169390
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After spending years working in the corporate world, Joyce Carol Oates finally decided to pursue a lifelong passion for writing. They currently reside in a quiet suburb where they spend most of their time outlining new stories, reading extensively, and occasionally attempting to bake.

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I was completely blown away. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. Worth every moment spent reading.
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Such a rich narrative. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
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