About the book
An engrossing early novel from Joyce Carol Oates’s earlier novels explores a fraught and perilous relationship between two women
Originally published in 1985, Solstice is the gripping story of Monica Jensen and Sheila Trask, two young women who are complete opposites yet find themselves irresistibly drawn to each other. Monica is a shy, modest, and recently divorced school teacher while Sheila is a worldly, sophisticated, and nocturnal painter driven by the needs of her art. Over the months, their friendship deepens, first to love and then to a near-fatal obsession.
Engaging, dark, and mysterious, Solstice is Joyce Carol Oates’s psychological masterpiece of friendship and fixation.
Editions of Solstice
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062795779
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062795755
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An engrossing early novel from Joyce Carol Oates’s earlier novels explores a fraught and perilous relationship between two women
Originally published in 1985, Solstice is the gripping story of Monica Jensen and Sheila Trask, two young women who are complete opposites yet find themselves irresistibly drawn to each other. Monica is a shy, modest, and recently divorced school teacher while Sheila is a worldly, sophisticated, and nocturnal painter driven by the needs of her art. Over the months, their friendship deepens, first to love and then to a near-fatal obsession.
Engaging, dark, and mysterious, Solstice is Joyce Carol Oates’s psychological masterpiece of friendship and fixation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Solstice about?
An engrossing early novel from Joyce Carol Oates’s earlier novels explores a fraught and perilous relationship between two women
Originally published in 1985, Solstice is the gripping story of Monica Jensen and Sheila Trask, two young women who are complete opposites yet find themselves irresistibly drawn to each other. Monica is a shy, modest, and recently divorced school teacher while Sheila is a worldly, sophisticated, and nocturnal painter driven by the needs of her art. Over the months, their friendship deepens, first to love and then to a near-fatal obsession.
Engaging, dark, and mysterious, Solstice is Joyce Carol Oates’s psychological masterpiece of friendship and fixation.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Solstice?
Fiction > Thriller / suspense fiction > Psychological thriller
Where can I read a sample of Solstice?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062795779
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Solstice?
Joyce Carol Oates
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Solstice is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062795779) and ebook(ISBN 9780062795755)
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