Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? by Joyce Carol Oates
The story centers on a teenage girl who, caught between the vanity of adolescence and the desire for adulthood, finds herself the target of a menacing stranger. With her family away, the protagonist encounters a charismatic but dangerous man who arrives at her home and attempts to coax her into his car. As the narrative unfolds, the girl is drawn into a tense and psychological game of cat and mouse that explores themes of identity, sexuality, and vulnerability. The story is a chilling examination of the transition from adolescence to adulthood and the perils that can accompany that journey.
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- Published
- 1966
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 522
- Original Language
- English
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(2.7)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 97th on Click If You Dare: 100 Favorite Horror Stories (NPR)