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Title: American Appetites

Other Available Formats:
Hardcover, 1989
Audio Cassette, 1990
Audio Cassette, 2001
Compact Disc, 2009

Synopsis
This novel is set in an upper-class suburb in the late 1980s--another of Oates's explorations of the underside of the American Dream. This time, we witness the destructive passions that are revealed when a tragic event redefines the relationships among a group of close friends.

Details
Series:             Perennial Fiction Library
Language:        English

Size
Length:        340 Pages
Weight:        0.6 Pounds
Height:         8 Inches
Width:          5.5 Inches
Thickness:    0.8 Inches


Publisher Notes
Acclaimed and prolific author Joyce Carol Oates spins a chilling tale in which the American dream becomes a nightmare. "Any definition of art that excludes this novel is probably too narrow by far."--Time

Book Details Summary: The title of this book is American Appetites and it was written by Joyce Carol Oates. This edition of American Appetites is in a Paperback format. This books publish date is December 1989 and it has a suggested retail price of $12.5. There are 340 pages in the book and it was published by Harpercollins. The 10 digit ISBN is 0060972785 and the 13 digit ISBN is 9780060972783. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.