This was the first book I've read by Joyce Carol Oates. She is an exceptional writer! The Mulvaney's are an all American family. Mike Jr the high school football star, Patrick the scientific genius, beautiful Marianne the ever popular high school cheerleader, & Judd the story teller. Michael Sr is so proud of his home, family, self made business & long awaited acceptance into society's elite. Mom Corinne, the typical farm wife, family loving mom who would much rather be in the antique barn than the country club! Then one night, one unspeakable incident & the entire family begins to unravel. Oates tells the story of the struggle for each family member to put the pieces back together, or is it possible to heal into a family again?
The only fault I found in the book is sometimes regarding Patrick, I felt the story rambled. Good read though.
The only fault I found in the book is sometimes regarding Patrick, I felt the story rambled. Good read though.
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