Butcher
(Author) Joyce Carol Oates'Simply the most consistently inventive, brilliant, curious and creative writer going' GILLIAN FLYNN 'Gripping ... Bravura storytelling' VOGUE 'A blood-soaked, gothic nightmare' FINANCIAL TIMES From one of our most accomplished storytellers, an extraordinary and arresting novel about a nineteenth-century women's asylum, and a terrifying doctor who wants to change the world. Humiliated by a procedure gone terribly wrong, Dr Silas Weir is forced to take a position at the New Jersey Asylum for Female Lunatics. There, his work focuses on women who have been neglected by the state - women he subjects to grotesque modes of experimentation. Based on authentic historical documents, Butcher is a nightmare voyage through the darkest regions of the American psyche. 'A ghastly and harrowing page-turner' STEPHEN KING, via X 'A triumph of style and brio' FINANCIAL TIMES 'Terrifying' FLAUNT 'Vividly and compellingly-drawn' iNEWS
Joyce Carol Oates
Joyce Carol Oates is an acclaimed American author known for her prolific career spanning over five decades. She has written numerous novels, short stories, essays, and plays that explore themes of violence, power dynamics, and the complexities of human relationships. Oates is often praised for her dark and intense writing style, which delves into the darker aspects of human nature.
Some of Oates' most notable works include "We Were the Mulvaneys," "Blonde," "Black Water," and "The Falls." She has received multiple awards for her work, including the National Book Award and the PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in Short Fiction.
Oates' impact on the literary world is undeniable, as she has influenced countless writers with her bold storytelling and keen insight into the human psyche. Her most famous work, "Blonde," a fictionalized account of the life of Marilyn Monroe, solidified her reputation as a master of American literature. Joyce Carol Oates continues to be a prominent figure in contemporary literature, inspiring readers and writers alike with her powerful and thought-provoking narratives.
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