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Angel Fiction

Blonde

A Novel

by

  • 2000 first published
  • 752 pages
  • ★ 3.7 (3 ratings)
  • 19 editions
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Published in 2000, Blonde is an angel fiction novel by Joyce Carol Oates. It takes readers to Hollywood, Los Angeles, Calif. and United States in 1926–1962. Characters include Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962). It deals with actores cinematográficos, Biographical and actresses.

Open Library readers give it an average of 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, and 84 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 19 editions across 4 languages.

At about 752 pages, most readers finish it in 13–14 hours.

About Blonde

The life of Marilyn Monroe as seen by JCO. The story begins with Marilyn's birth and ends with her death. JCO creates a story that could very well be Marilyn's story, haunting.
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Era

  • 1926–1962

Characters

  • Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962)

Subjects

  • Novela biográfica
  • Actores cinematográficos
  • Monroe, Marilyn,
  • Romans, nouvelles
  • Motion picture actors and actresses
  • Biographical
  • Hollywood, Los angeles, calif.
  • Actresses

Quick answers

Who wrote Blonde?

Blonde was written by Joyce Carol Oates and first published in 2000.

What genre is Blonde?

It is usually shelved as Angel Fiction.

How long is Blonde?

The median edition has 752 pages, about 13–14 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Blonde?

Readers who like it often enjoy Valley of the Dolls, The Deer Park and Family Album.

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