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The Wedding People
by Alison Espach
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
If you're looking for a summer read that portrays an intimate connection of a woman experiencing depression and her journey of moving forward with her life as a unexpected guest for an upscale wedding at a fancy Rhode Island hotel, The Wedding People provides that and more. While the ending felt a bit lackluster at some parts, Espach's introspective writing and Phoebe's narrative of the events that take place over the wedding week gives reader an in-depth, emotional read that ultimately leaves readers inspired to make the most out of life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Drug use, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Animal death, Cancer, Vomit