The Member of the Wedding by Carson McCullers

The Member of the Wedding

Carson McCullers

189 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 83%
emotional 63%
sad 46%
dark 31%
funny 22%
challenging 19%
tense 12%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 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: 56% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10% | 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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