Cassandra at the Wedding
Cassandra at the Wedding
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Novel • Fiction
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American LiteratureCalifornia • 1960s
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World History2004
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Cassandra at the Wedding by Dorothy Baker, readers follow Cassandra Edwards, a graduate student, who returns to her family ranch in California for her twin sister Judith's wedding. The novel explores themes of identity, family dynamics, and personal struggle, as Cassandra grapples with her emotional dependence on her sister and her own self-discovery.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Emotional
Bittersweet
Serene
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Cassandra at the Wedding by Dorothy Baker is lauded for its sharp, introspective prose and complex exploration of twin sister dynamics. The narrative's psychological depth and witty dialogue draw praise. However, some find the plot slow in parts, and the dense emotional themes may not appeal to everyone. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans of character-driven stories.
Who Should Read Cassandra at the Wedding?
A reader who enjoys Cassandra at the Wedding by Dorothy Baker likely appreciates psychological depth, familial relationships, and LGBTQ themes. Fans of The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath and The Hours by Michael Cunningham may find its introspective narrative and nuanced character studies appealing.
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Mixed feelings
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Released in 1962, Dorothy Baker's novel Cassandra at the Wedding explores themes of identity and family dynamics and resurged in popularity with a 2004 reprint by New York Review Books Classics.
Dorothy Baker, who was well-known for her earlier novel Young Man with a Horn, based the setting of Cassandra at the Wedding on her own experiences and the backdrop of 1960s Berkeley, California.
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Cassandra at the Wedding caught the attention of several literary critics for its intimate examination of a complicated and deeply engaging sisterly bond, securing its place as a modern American classic.
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Novel • Fiction
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American LiteratureCalifornia • 1960s
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World History2004
Adult
18+ years
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