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hollyanns 's review for:
The Wedding People
by Alison Espach
emotional
funny
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
This book was surprisingly enjoyable for me. I understand the critiques about how depression and suicide are portrayed (many folks feel that it’s rather nonchalant), but personally I related to the wry humor and self-deprecating nature around it. I think what comes off as shockingly casual to one person may just resonate well with another. Past that, there were a few things that felt contrived and predictable, and I think that’s a fair complaint from folks as well. That said, I enjoyed many of the characterizations within, the sense of humor, some of the underlying themes, and the setting quite a bit. I’d definitely read more of the author’s work.
TW for depression and suicide. I’d recommend this to folks that like contemporary literary fiction.
TW for depression and suicide. I’d recommend this to folks that like contemporary literary fiction.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt