A review by beckca03
We Were the Mulvaneys by Joyce Carol Oates

2.0

Eh, I wish this book had been better. In fairness, I did listen to an abridged version (which I always promise myself I wont do) and at first I assumed that's why I couldn't get into it - it was just too plot-driven. But as it wrapped up, I didn't even like the plot. It seemed too much like a highbrow Jodi Picoult novel, whereas the major themes were left unpursued. I think I'll also avoid "Oprah" books too from now on. Very predictable and unfulfilling.