Reviews

Caracole by Edmund White

quinndm's review

2.0

Edmund White is one of the most famous and prolific gay writers. A master of his craft. But, this book completely fell flat for me. It never engaged, and I never developed a bond with any of the characters. The style is definitely of its time, and that is definite proof that the fault lies on my shoulders because I enjoy more contemporary fiction. So much of it feels dated that I could not get absorbed into the material. All that said, I think it is a book I need to revisit in a few years because there were a few beautiful moments, and I am sure I will develop a greater appreciation for it as I get older.

piercedkl's review against another edition

3.0

Some good writing as always with Edmund White's books. The story though did not do much for me. I know that it was a style and story he was trying things out with as it is one of his early books, but it didn't work for me. I still enjoyed reading it...but it didn't drive me like his others.