Author: Joyce Carol Oates

I’ve had this book on my list for a long time, and I’ve also had the book for quite awhile but it was in the bookcase on Texada and I never seemed to be needing a book while I was there. The book was worth the wait – I loved it.

This is the story of one family – Mum, Dad, three boys and a girl. They are well respected in their small community; they are well adjusted and a bit quirky. One night their daughter is assaulted and the family begins to unravel. The story is told by the youngest son but every member of the family is highlighted – their back story as well as the way they unravel.

Goodreads Rating: * * * *