The Welcome Table

Alice Walker

Fiction | Novel | Adult

Book Brief

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Alice Walker

The Welcome Table

Fiction | Novel | Adult

Book Details

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Southern United States • 1960s

Audience

Adult

Super Short Summary

In "The Welcome Table" by Alice Walker, an elderly African American woman attends an all-white church, facing hostility and rejection. The narrative explores themes of racial discrimination, faith, and dignity through the woman's experience, as she seeks solace and inclusion at the church despite societal barriers.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.4

7 ratings

86%

Loved it

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Review Roundup

Alice Walker's The Welcome Table is praised for its lyrical prose and poignant exploration of race and spirituality. Critics commend Walker's ability to evoke empathy and provoke thought. However, some note the narrative's brevity leaves character development lacking. Overall, it remains a powerful, thought-provoking piece that invites reflection on societal issues.

Who Should Read The Welcome Table?

A reader who values profound storytelling and themes of racial and social justice would enjoy Alice Walker's The Welcome Table. Similar audiences are drawn to Toni Morrison’s Beloved and Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God, appreciating their exploration of African American experiences and resilience.

4.4