The Weekend
The Weekend
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Australian Coast • 2010s
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Weekend by Charlotte Wood follows three older women, Jude, Wendy, and Adele, who gather at a beach house to clean out belongings after their friend's death. The story explores their enduring friendship, individual struggles, and the complexities of aging, as they confront unresolved tensions and memories, ultimately reflecting on the nature of companionship and loss.
Contemplative
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Emotional
Hopeful
Reviews & Readership
20,434 ratings
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Review Roundup
Charlotte Wood's The Weekend receives praise for its vivid character development and exploration of aging and friendship's complexities. Readers appreciate the emotional depth and humor. However, some critiques mention a slow plot and less engaging pacing at times. Overall, it's lauded for its insightful portrayal of women's lives and relationships.
Who Should Read The Weekend?
Readers who enjoy The Weekend by Charlotte Wood typically appreciate stories about friendship and women's lives, similar to The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce. They seek emotional depth, character-driven narratives, and reflections on aging and life's transitions within a literary fiction style.
20,434 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Australian Coast • 2010s
2020
Adult
18+ years
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