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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
My only experience with Capote is of course, In Cold Blood, so this was a treat. This is a book to add to regular holiday reading stacks.
I’m deeply enamored with the stories about Buddy, Queenie and Miss Sook ❤️
omg!! the first piece of literature of this year that i’ve had the chance to experience and it was an absolute treat.
this is the first (and not the last) work that i’ve read by truman capote and i’m very happy to say that it was beautiful.
the writing it’s such a delight; beautiful imagery, very accessible writing and so warm with a bit of nostalgia.
the story follows seven-year-old buddy and sixty-something miss sook, who are cousins and best friends. they live together and share an incredible bond. both of them share a very special memory of preparing fruitcakes together!
"oh my, it’s fruitcake weather!"
the way the story was described allow me to feel the smell of fruitcake and fell how this tradition was so important for both of them.
it reminded me so much about those traditions that make the holidays special and gives our heart some coziness.
a recommended read! very accessible and fast to read.
this is the first (and not the last) work that i’ve read by truman capote and i’m very happy to say that it was beautiful.
the writing it’s such a delight; beautiful imagery, very accessible writing and so warm with a bit of nostalgia.
the story follows seven-year-old buddy and sixty-something miss sook, who are cousins and best friends. they live together and share an incredible bond. both of them share a very special memory of preparing fruitcakes together!
"oh my, it’s fruitcake weather!"
the way the story was described allow me to feel the smell of fruitcake and fell how this tradition was so important for both of them.
it reminded me so much about those traditions that make the holidays special and gives our heart some coziness.
a recommended read! very accessible and fast to read.
A small collection of short stories but being Truman Capote you need to take your time to read them. The writing is typically, for him, evocative, describing the relationship between 2 cousins one young and one older through the eye of the 7 year old, this brings a delightful innocence and wonder, like when the young boy spots a toy airplane big enough to sit in! These are not sugary Christmas tales, again, as you might expect, in one we see the boy travel by bus across America on his own to visit his father for Christmas. Serious emotions are shown and reflected upon, from an adult writing through the eye of a seven year old. A serious, thoughtful addition to the Christmas book selection.
With thanks to Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for a review.
With thanks to Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for a review.
This was part of a collection book I purchased for Breakfast at Tiffany's for my book club. I actually quite enjoyed having multiple pieces from Truman Capote to read in one spot. Out of the handful included in the book, this one was one of my favorites from the bunch.
por favor alguém me explique como esse mesmo cara escreveu bonequinha de luxo e a sangue frio. truman capote, você me deve respostas, se vira
My mom seemed a little horrified that we gave this one to Aidan this year. He is a bit young for such a sad story, but I knew he would love the illustrations, the humor, and the language. This edition is especially wonderful.
A very true story about Christmas and facing the harsh realities that a kid has to face. Such great writing for a classic, and a very enlightening story on Capote life as a young boy.