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cheyenneisreading's review against another edition
3.0
This was Truman Capote's debut novel that was discovered and then published posthumously. This was a short story to read and does slightly read unfinished, to a tiny extent. However for a debut novel I like the mystery behind it. The way that it was discovered.
sophieecook's review against another edition
4.0
a lovely little novel, capote’s first, which was undiscovered until after his death. it’s evident even in this work, (which while imperfect, has a character and life force all of its own) that this is a writer who evokes masterfully the atmosphere of the beginning of a life coming into itself. gorgeous writing style. 3.75 stars
anelisa_sanchez's review against another edition
3.0
Trauman Capote tiene una magia con las palabras, esta novela me gustó más que Desayuno en Tiffany’s y aunque le falto profundidad pude conectar mejor con los personajes que con su otra novela.
21eljuanpaaa's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
issieburton's review against another edition
1.0
I picked this up as I’m a big fan of Breakfast at Tiffany’s and this was described to me as a precursor. Whilst I appreciate the beauty in finding a lost manuscript, this novel really misses the maturity of Capote’s better known works. His youth and inexperience is palpable throughout as it lacks structure and the characters lack the substance and liveliness he is known for. It’s an honourable early attempt, but I think had Truman have had the chance to refine it, I’d be rating it higher.
My favourite part of this book was actually the afterword. Alan Schwartz explains how Summer Crossing was discovered and imagines Capote’s response to its publication with an endearing nostalgia for their friendship.
My favourite part of this book was actually the afterword. Alan Schwartz explains how Summer Crossing was discovered and imagines Capote’s response to its publication with an endearing nostalgia for their friendship.
hannahlockwood's review against another edition
dark
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
lexityack's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
msvenner's review against another edition
3.0
I feel unqualified to review this work, but here goes. This is my second Capote work, the first being In Cold Blood. Capote' prose stunning, even in this early work. The story, however, is lacking. Despite the brevity of the novel, I found my mind wandering. There was little plot to hold the interest until the end and then it was jarring. Capote' use of language is mesmerizing but was better used in the gripping literary nonfiction tale of In Cold Blood. This story read beautifully but bored.