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Sexy

by Joyce Carol Oates

The most provocative young adult novel yet from New York Times best–selling author Joyce Carol Oates.

Darren Flynn is popular, good–looking, and has a spot on the varsity swim team. But after what happened that day in November (did it happen?), life is different for Darren.

Now his friends, his family, even the people who are supposed to be in charge are no longer who... (read more)

Top tags: fiction,  joyce carol oates,  relationships,  self-esteem,  young adult (all tags)

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Lord Shaper
  • Rated 4 stars

“Oates has once again captured the deepest, most hidden emotions of her protagonist. Here, it is the teenaged boy Darren Flynn's insecurities. I enjoyed this one a lot more than the last of her books that I read ("The Barrens"), and I found its ending more triumphant too. A wonderful read for young adults (and adults as well)!”

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Lilia A
  • Rated 2 stars

“The Book looked interesting from the cover ,and seemed like an exciting fun book to read. When i stared to read it wasnt really what i expected.It also wasnt that innteresting.It was more in the slow not fast pased part.Over la it was a good read.”

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  • Rated 3.4375 stars
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  • Rated 4 stars
  

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  • Elizabeth S

    elizabeth s said:

    “A frightening look into reality and percieved reality.”

    posted Thursday, January 10 2008
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