What inspired Joyce Carol Oates to explore themes of mortality through such visceral horror?
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What inspired Joyce Carol Oates to explore themes of mortality through such visceral horror?
Did anyone else feel the pacing was slow in the middle but then picked up unexpectedly?
How do you think the dark, gritty tone affects the way the story's horror impacts readers?