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The People We Hate at the Wedding turns a family reunion into a riot of irony and affection. Donna lives in the Chicago suburbs with her friends, while her daughter Eloise prepares to marry in London. Meanwhile, her sister Alice struggles with an affair, her brother Paul navigates a controversial relationship, and Eloise balances wealth, culture, and kindness. In a series of sharp dialogues and candid moments, Grant Ginder shows how love, resentment, and humor intertwine in a contemporary family’s chaotic journey. The novel shines on its satirical portrayal of domestic life, wedding celebrations, and the difficult dynamics of a family who, despite their differences, gather for the one event they cannot escape.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Grant Ginder
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