jdcorley 's review for:

Dis Mem Ber by Joyce Carol Oates
4.0
dark emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
Oates' incisive observation of cruelty - specifically, gendered cruelty - makes these stories a sharp set of lovely teeth, ready to bite down. A vicious parody of airline safety announcements is a bit less insightful. She must have had a tough trip!