Fantastic book! It begins with a violent act, and ends with tenderness. In between is the story of a large family whose father dies, and how they all deal with the aftermath and move on, or not. The deeper you delve into this family, the more you realize the tentacles of depravity extend from within each family member, sparing no one. I didn’t care for most of the characters, but they were presented as so human and fraught with imperfections it was hard not to want to cheer them on. Ms. Oates has a remarkable way of weaving society, race, and human dynamics into a extremely believable story. Even at around 800 pages, it was hard to put down. I thoroughly enjoyed this fascinating book and would highly recommend it.
Thank you to Netgalley, the publishers and Ms. Oates for an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Storyline great, Writing not a fan of. Very flowery,almost poetic, definitely not my favorite.

Thanks to author,publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free,it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.

Joyce Carol Oates continues to impress with both the wide range of writing she offers, and her insight into the human condition. Night. Sleep. Death. The Stars. is yet another powerful work that gives Oates the opportunity to explore the heart and show us motivation, alongside complication. Such is life. Highly recommended.