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The Member of the Wedding

Carson McCullers
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The Member of the Wedding

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1946

Book Brief

Carson McCullers

The Member of the Wedding

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1946
Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Southern United States • 1940s

Publication Year

1946

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

900L

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The Member of the Wedding by Carson McCullers follows the emotional journey of twelve-year-old tomboy Frankie Addams, who grapples with feelings of loneliness and exclusion in the American South. She becomes obsessed with her brother's upcoming wedding, hoping it will provide her with a sense of belonging, and adopts the name "F. Jasmine" while fantasizing about joining the newlyweds on their adventures.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Emotional

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

3.9

19,788 ratings

66%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Carson McCullers’ The Member of the Wedding receives praise for its lyrical prose and deep character explorations, particularly of adolescent loneliness and desire for belonging. Critics commend the vivid Southern setting and emotional depth. Some note a slow pace and dense narrative, which may not appeal to all readers. Overall, it’s celebrated as a poignant coming-of-age story.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Member of the Wedding?

Readers who enjoy The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger or To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee would appreciate The Member of the Wedding by Carson McCullers. This novel appeals to those interested in poignant coming-of-age stories and complex explorations of identity and belonging.

3.9

19,788 ratings

66%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Southern United States • 1940s

Publication Year

1946

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

900L

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