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My Life as a Rat: Joyce Carol Oates’ Arresting Coming of Age Story – Dark …

This novel is a careful study of how people change over time.

You will notice that each myth is illustrated with symbolic imagery.

You will find that this novel sneaks its wisdom into quiet corners.

You will notice that each myth is illustrated with symbolic imagery.

What I like is that the book is illustrated without overwhelming the text.

This novel moves at its own pace and never feels rushed.

A nice touch is the illustrated half-title page with a hidden clue.

A nice touch is the illustrated closing note from the illustrator.

A nice touch in this novel is the way the chapters unfold slowly.

This novel builds its world with careful, deliberate detail.