For Jack Cho, a fortysomething gay man, being able to marry someone he loves is so unfamiliar it’s terrifying. Then a wedding invitation from a college friend brings about a collision with those fears—and his own secret history.Jack and his new boyfriend, Caleb, are attending the wedding of Jack’s estranged straight friend Scott. No sooner do the guests start to mingle than questions arise about relationships, tradition, Jack’s feelings for the groom, and what’s at stake as he navigates daunting territory, both new and old. In this wry and surprising short story, award-winning author Alexander Chee extends an invitation to the party—and awakening—of a lifetime.Alexander Chee’s The Weddings is part of Inheritance, a collection of five stories about secrets, unspoken desires, and dangerous revelations between loved ones. Each piece can be read or listened to in a single setting. By yourself, behind closed doors, or shared with someone you trust.
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0When weddings make you think if life could have been different
Plot: After being invited to his college roommate's wedding that he had a crush on, our main dude revisits some old memories and wonders if they both made good choices along the way.
Likes: The thoughts and conversations in this story come through in a very fluent and natural way, which makes it easy to read, follow, and relate to.
Dislikes: I didn't really expect sex to be such an important part of any of the stories in this series, so it surprised me. I also generally dislike the concept of regrets being triggered by weddings, as I find it quite infantile to revisit past love and idolise people you didn't end up with for relatively good reasons.
Audience: People who reached the age when others around then are getting married.
Rating: I rate this with 4/5 stars as it was an interesting story, but not one I could relate to.
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