Reviews

The Wedding by Dorothy West

janelleaimi's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

mznayluv's review against another edition

emotional reflective

4.0

jasvictorious's review against another edition

5.0

The syntax in this novel was absolutely amazing, as to be expected from a writer from the Harlem Renaissance. I enjoyed the storyline and the introduction of all the characters and their familial contributions as race, color, and class were all examined through their eyes.

The ending was a tad disappointing but it didn't sway me too bad from enjoying the overall work.

kingtchalla83's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

3.75

bookworm4life_'s review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

kaispellmeier's review against another edition

challenging funny reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

asuitablereader's review against another edition

dark emotional informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No

3.75

ewg109's review against another edition

4.0

I don’t even know how to process that ending.

domeniqueh's review against another edition

3.0

Slow then woah...

Took me a while to read this one. Found myself stuck in the first half of the novel, then all of the sudden, with 40/50 pages left, i was immersed. The ending was not what I expected; I even got bug eyed for a second at that crazy outcome. Not sure what to do with the story in its totality. There were parts i liked, parts that felt too slow, parts that went by pretty fast. At its foundation, the story has good elements. I also like a story that speaks to the harsh realities of racism and colorism.

authenticakj's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0