The Member of the Wedding by Carson McCullers

The Member of the Wedding

Carson McCullers

163 pages • first pub 1946 (editions)

fiction classics literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

A marvelous study of the agony of adolescence (Detroit Free Press), The Member of the Wedding--which became an award-winning play and a major motion picture--showcases McCullers at her most sensitive, astute, and best.

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Moods

reflective 82%
emotional 64%
sad 47%
dark 32%
funny 23%
challenging 19%
tense 12%
mysterious 8%
lighthearted 7%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 35%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.66

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