256 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385471442
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 01 January 1996
Description
In her final novel, Dorothy West offers an intimate glimpse into African American middle class. Set on bucolic Martha's Vineyard in the 1950s, The Wedding tells the story of life in the Oval, a proud, insular community made up of the best and brig...
Community Reviews Summary of 302 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
sad 44%
challenging 23%
dark 21%
tense 18%
hopeful 15%
informative 13%
relaxing 5%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 21% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Child death, Racial slursModerate
Domestic abuse, Slavery, Car accident256 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385471442
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 01 January 1996
Description
In her final novel, Dorothy West offers an intimate glimpse into African American middle class. Set on bucolic Martha's Vineyard in the 1950s, The Wedding tells the story of life in the Oval, a proud, insular community made up of the best and brig...
Community Reviews Summary of 302 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
sad 44%
challenging 23%
dark 21%
tense 18%
hopeful 15%
informative 13%
relaxing 5%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 21% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Child death, Racial slursModerate
Domestic abuse, Slavery, Car accident