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We Were the Mulvaneys by Joyce Carol Oates

2 reviews

fkshg8465's review against another edition

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challenging emotional sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

Felt like the slow parts could’ve been better paced and the parts that really should’ve slowed down were rushed.

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alisonvh's review

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challenging dark emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.0

I almost DNFed this book. As I was considering quitting, it seemed to take a more interesting turn, but it was false hope. By the time I realized that was all the book had to offer, I was so close to the end I figured I might as well finish it.

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