301 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9788861920200
Format: Paperback
Language: Italian
Publisher: Elliot
Publication date: 01 January 1995
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 295 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
sad 43%
challenging 24%
dark 21%
tense 18%
hopeful 16%
informative 13%
relaxing 5%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 35%
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 accident301 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9788861920200
Format: Paperback
Language: Italian
Publisher: Elliot
Publication date: 01 January 1995
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 295 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
sad 43%
challenging 24%
dark 21%
tense 18%
hopeful 16%
informative 13%
relaxing 5%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 35%
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