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

challenging emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Above all, this book is the tragedy of a family, a case study of evil, hurt, and abuse in America that is set in a rural background of the mid 70s. Would recommend strongly to nearly anybody. Really great read.