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Title: American Appetites

Other Available Formats:
Paperback, 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.

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Language:        English

Publisher Notes
Glynnis McCullough, terribly drunk, quarrels with her husband Ian and falls through a window to her death--an accident leading to his conviction on a murder charge and their suburban community's shock.



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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 Hardcover format. This books publish date is January 1989 and it has a suggested retail price of $18.95. There are pages in the book and it was published by E P Dutton. The 10 digit ISBN is 0525247254 and the 13 digit ISBN is 9780525247258. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.