The Member of the Wedding
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1946
176
Novel • Fiction
Southern United States • 1940s
1946
Adult
14-18 years
900L
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
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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.
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.
19,788 ratings
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176
Novel • Fiction
Southern United States • 1940s
1946
Adult
14-18 years
900L
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