Night. Sleep. Death. The Stars., Paperback Book, By: Joyce Carol Oates

The bonds of family are tested in the wake of a profound tragedy, providing a look at the darker side of our society Night sleep death the stars is a gripping examination of contemporary america through the prism of a family tragedy: when a powerful parent dies, each of his adult children reacts in startling and unexpected ways, and his grieving widow in the most surprising way of all. Stark and penetrating, joyce carol oates's latest novel is a vivid exploration of race, psychological trauma, class warfare, grief, and eventual healing, as well as an intimate family novel in the tradition of the author's bestselling we were the mulvaneys. About Joyce Carol Oates Joyce carol oates is a recipient of the national book critics circle lifetime achievement award, the national book award and the pen / malamud award, and has been nominated for the pulitzer prize. Her books include we were the mulvaneys, blonde, carthage, a book of american martyrs and hazards of time travel. She is professor of humanities at princeton university.