We were the Mulvaneys
Joyce Carol Oates · 1996 · 656 pages
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About the book
Joyce Carol Oates builds the saga of an American family facing disintegration after a traumatic event shakes its foundations. The novel is narrated retrospectively, revealing how adverse circumstances and hidden secrets transform initial cohesion into painful fragmentation.
With the psychological depth characteristic of Oates, the book explores the complexities of family love, secrecy, and redemption, offering a sharp and compassionate portrait of contemporary American life.
Book details
| Author | Joyce Carol Oates |
|---|---|
| Original title | We Were the Mulvaneys |
| Year of publication | 1996 |
| Pages | 656 |
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