The Wedding (Virago Modern Classics) by Dorothy West

The Wedding (Virago Modern Classics)

Dorothy West

missing page info Add in missing page information • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective slow-paced

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 bri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 302 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 71%
sad 44%
challenging 23%
dark 21%
tense 18%
hopeful 15%
informative 13%
relaxing 5%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 45%
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

3.85

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