We Were the Mulvaneys

We Were the Mulvaneys is a novel by Joyce Carol Oates that explores the gradual disintegration of a picture-perfect American family following a shocking event.

The story centers around the rape of Marianne Mulvaney, which shatters the family's unity and leads to a series of tragic consequences.

Narrated by Judd Mulvaney, the youngest son, the novel delves into themes of family dynamics, social status, and the struggle for redemption.