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A review by nessyreadsalot
The Wedding People by Alison Espach
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A book about life's ups and downs and learning the joy of allowing yourself to be your true self. The writing is very casual and easy with a nice blend of emotion and humor.
We follow Phoebe on an introspective detour of her attempt to kill herself as she’s feeling overwhelmed by the loss of her husband (from divorce) and her cat passing away. So, she books a hotel room at a fancy resort and has a plan; however, it is interrupted by a wedding happening in the hotel and the wedding people she meets and connects with. The wedding people are complete strangers and of a different financial class than Phoebe, but as their lives intersect during this weekend, Phoebe and the wedding people help each other reflect on their life experiences, approaches, and decisions.
This story shows how it’s sometimes the small interactions with people that can change your life or help you feel like you’re alive and grateful. It’s about learning how to grow and accept your changing self as you become the person you want to be.
What I didn’t like about this book:
We follow Phoebe on an introspective detour of her attempt to kill herself as she’s feeling overwhelmed by the loss of her husband (from divorce) and her cat passing away. So, she books a hotel room at a fancy resort and has a plan; however, it is interrupted by a wedding happening in the hotel and the wedding people she meets and connects with. The wedding people are complete strangers and of a different financial class than Phoebe, but as their lives intersect during this weekend, Phoebe and the wedding people help each other reflect on their life experiences, approaches, and decisions.
This story shows how it’s sometimes the small interactions with people that can change your life or help you feel like you’re alive and grateful. It’s about learning how to grow and accept your changing self as you become the person you want to be.
What I didn’t like about this book:
- Most of the characters seem pretty surface level but maybe that’s intentional? Like surface level friends/side characters, but maybe that’s supposed to represent feeling and being alone even among your supposed “close circle”
- Lila and Gary specifically are so emotionally immature for getting this far in their relationship
- Phoebe gives off pretentious vibes for someone who was ready to end it 👀