A review by heathero621
Black Water by Joyce Carol Oates

challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

This book is a fictional retelling of the Ted Kennedy Chappaquiddick car accident that happened when he was a senator and a young woman died.  In this novel the book is told from the woman's (Kelly-not the real name of the person who died) point of view.  I didn't know much about the accident, just the bare bones, so I thought that this book gave me more clarity on that.  I thought that it was an interesting read, especially written from the woman's point of view.  It is super quick read.