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The Wedding People: A Novel
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A propulsive and uncommonly wise novel about one unexpected wedding guest and the surprising people who help her start anew. It's a beautiful day in Newport, Rhode Island, when Phoebe Stone arrives at the grand Cornwall Inn wearing a green dress and gold heels, not a bag in sight, alone. She's immediately mistaken by everyone in the lobby for one of the wedding people, but she's actually the only guest at the Cornwall who isn't here for the big event. Phoebe is here because she's dreamed of coming for years--she hoped to shuck oysters and take sunset sails with her husband, only now she's here without him, at rock bottom, and determined to have one last decadent splurge on herself. Meanwhile, the bride has accounted for every detail and every possible disaster the weekend might yield except for, well, Phoebe and Phoebe's plan--which makes it that much more surprising when the two women can't stop confiding in each other. In turns absurdly funny and devastatingly tender, Alison Espach's The Wedding People is ultimately an incredibly nuanced and resonant look at the winding paths we can take to places we never imagined--and the chance encounters it sometimes takes to reroute us.Show more
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I thought this was a super fun read, though I'm not sure how I feel about the ending.... I enjoyed how the main character tackled the serious topics/issues she was discussing and would definitely read more from the author!
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This was a little too frivolous for me. It seemed to be such a good story line, but nothing significant happens. Oh well. Very funny in places. Don’t waste your time.
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This book covers many serious topics - suicide, death of a loved one, divorce - but you will find yourself laughing out loud throughout the majority of it. The characters are so real and raw that you will have no trouble finding a few to associate with - Phoebe, Lila, Gary, Matt, Marla, High Bun and Neck Pillow (IYKYK). I loved this books so much and hated to say goodbye to the cast.
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**A New York Times Bestseller**
**A Today Show #ReadwithJenna Book Club Pick**
A captivating and deeply insightful novel about an unexpected wedding guest and the unlikely people who help her start over.
On a picturesque day in Newport, Rhode Island, Phoebe Stone arrives at the elegant Cornwall Inn in a green dress and gold heels, carrying nothing but herself. Mistaken for one of the wedding guests, Phoebe is actually the only person at the Cornwall who isn’t here for the wedding. She’s come on a dream vacation she planned with her late husband—hoping for oyster shucking and sunset sails—but now finds herself alone at rock bottom, determined to indulge in one final, luxurious experience. The bride, who has meticulously planned for every possible disaster, is caught off guard when she finds herself unexpectedly connecting with Phoebe.
In Alison Espach’s *The Wedding People*, which balances absurd humor with poignant moments, the novel offers a richly nuanced exploration of life’s unpredictable paths and the serendipitous encounters that can redirect our journeys.
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