A review by earlyandalone
Cassandra at the Wedding by Dorothy Baker
5.0
I loved this book. Cassandra and Judith are twins who, having grown up in an insular family on a ranch in a tiny town, have grown to rely on one another as mirrors. They rent an apartment together in Berkeley until Judith moves to New York for Julliard, only to return with a fiance.
The book opens with Cassandra as the narrator, getting ready to drive to the family ranch for the wedding. It's the first time she's seeing her sister in nine months, the longest time they've ever been separated, and it's made her a little unhinged. Her voice is completely compelling--part Holden Caulfield, part Franny Glass, but at the same time, original. She's funny and sharp and irreverent and thoughtful. Cassie's voice is what makes the book so great.
We also get Judith's voice, narrating part 2. She's no less likable, but more earnest.
I was so enthralled and in love with this book while I read it. I loved all of the characters and really was rooting for them, which is so rare in contemporary fiction. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a quick, fun, and thoughtful read.
The book opens with Cassandra as the narrator, getting ready to drive to the family ranch for the wedding. It's the first time she's seeing her sister in nine months, the longest time they've ever been separated, and it's made her a little unhinged. Her voice is completely compelling--part Holden Caulfield, part Franny Glass, but at the same time, original. She's funny and sharp and irreverent and thoughtful. Cassie's voice is what makes the book so great.
We also get Judith's voice, narrating part 2. She's no less likable, but more earnest.
I was so enthralled and in love with this book while I read it. I loved all of the characters and really was rooting for them, which is so rare in contemporary fiction. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a quick, fun, and thoughtful read.