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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
Full review at The Pluviophile Reader: http://wp.me/p3VFNP-1p
3/5 stars.
e-book, 48 pages.
Read on November 20, 2013.
I have to admit this is my first Capote read. I have yet to read [b:In Cold Blood|168642|In Cold Blood|Truman Capote|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1365125582s/168642.jpg|1940709] or anything else by him as he hasn't really ever peaked my interest but this little short story has intrigued me to reconsider Capote.
At seven, Capote knows that the Christmas season begins when his much older cousin, Sook, exclaims that "It's fruitcake weather!". The story focuses on the wonderful relationship that Capote has with his eccentric and quirky cousin and the traditions that the two of them take part in during Christmas. It's absolutely endearing that the two of them save all year so that they can make fruitcake for their family, friends and neighbours and that they both yearn to give each other something spectacular for Christmas but can never afford to so they just make each other kites. While the story ends rather sadly with Capote eventually being sent away to school and losing touch with his dear cousin the story is a nostalgic reminder of the spirit of Christmas and to be grateful for all of the wonderful miracles that life has already presented us. As Sook realizes:
This story is about finding finding beauty in everyday life, appreciating your loved ones and being grateful for what you have no matter how little that may be. That is the Christmas spirit.
3/5 stars.
e-book, 48 pages.
Read on November 20, 2013.
I have to admit this is my first Capote read. I have yet to read [b:In Cold Blood|168642|In Cold Blood|Truman Capote|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1365125582s/168642.jpg|1940709] or anything else by him as he hasn't really ever peaked my interest but this little short story has intrigued me to reconsider Capote.
At seven, Capote knows that the Christmas season begins when his much older cousin, Sook, exclaims that "It's fruitcake weather!". The story focuses on the wonderful relationship that Capote has with his eccentric and quirky cousin and the traditions that the two of them take part in during Christmas. It's absolutely endearing that the two of them save all year so that they can make fruitcake for their family, friends and neighbours and that they both yearn to give each other something spectacular for Christmas but can never afford to so they just make each other kites. While the story ends rather sadly with Capote eventually being sent away to school and losing touch with his dear cousin the story is a nostalgic reminder of the spirit of Christmas and to be grateful for all of the wonderful miracles that life has already presented us. As Sook realizes:
"You know what I've always thought?" she asks in a tone of discovery and not smiling at me but a point beyond. "I've always thought a body would have to be sick and dying before they saw the Lord. And I imagined that when he came it would be like looking at the Baptist window: pretty as colored glass with the sun pouring through, such a shine you don't know it's getting dark. And it's been a comfort: to think of that shine taking away all the spooky feeling. But I'11 wager it never happens. I'11 wager at the very end a body realizes the Lord has already shown Himself. That things as they are"—her hand circles in a gesture that gathers clouds and kites and grass and Queenie pawing earth over her bone—"just what they've always seen, was seeing Him. As for me, I could leave the world with today in my eyes."
This story is about finding finding beauty in everyday life, appreciating your loved ones and being grateful for what you have no matter how little that may be. That is the Christmas spirit.
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Even though his childhood was a different childhood than that of mine, the pervading string of nostalgia throughout the story awakened a familiar feeling; of my best days left behind.
My favorite of the Truman Capote short stories I've read, as it talks about Buddy Reminiscing old Christmas times with a special old and fun friend. It's interesting because for most of the story we see a friendship between a 7 years old and a 60 years old, and the interaction between them.
slow-paced
Was watching a youtube about some old but goodie classics and one of them was Truman Capote's collection of short stories. Instead of getting the collection, I wanted to read, at least, one work. Heard this tops "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "In Cold Blood" so I read it.
It didn't. (disclaimer: I have not yet read either of those novels but I'm fairly certain it doesn't top them)
It wasn't bad, no. Wasn't anything remarkable. It was a simple cute story about a little kid being friends with an older sixty-something years old woman with a mental disability. I felt the description of foods, and material objects were over the top. The dialogue, on the other hand, was neat.
It didn't. (disclaimer: I have not yet read either of those novels but I'm fairly certain it doesn't top them)
It wasn't bad, no. Wasn't anything remarkable. It was a simple cute story about a little kid being friends with an older sixty-something years old woman with a mental disability. I felt the description of foods, and material objects were over the top. The dialogue, on the other hand, was neat.