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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
These three stories are inspired heavily by the author's real upbringing in rural Alabama, and are riddled with unusual character pairings which make for an interesting read.
Sweet, charming stories that are great to read during the holiday season!
emotional
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I’m kind of torn on rating this book. The friendship between Truman and Sook was wonderful and it was very well-written, but it’s not really a story that resonates with me beyond that friendship. Given that, I’d feel weird giving it anything really above a 3.
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This story was tucked into a version of [b:Breakfast at Tiffany's|251688|Breakfast at Tiffany's and Three Stories|Truman Capote|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1477015353l/251688._SY75_.jpg|2518209] I read years ago. I know some reviewers have commented on the sadness of it-and it is very sad in places-but whatever you do, don't let that dissuade you from seeking this story out. It's also funny in places and may be the greatest thing Capote ever wrote. It tells the Depression era story of a boy named Buddy who is largely neglected by his relatives. Luckily, he has an older female relative who is an outcast herself and their unique friendship (in particular, how they gather ingredients and make their traditional fruitcakes for their friends one Christmas) is the basis of the story.
I once saw this performed live and it was amazing. Geez, now I'm crying just thinking about it (I also remember I forgot to turn off my Blackberry and it rang during the show. I rightfully felt like a giant a-hole. Important safety tip, theatre goers.) This may be my favorite short story of all time. Please find this and read it. It's lovely.
The same characters also appear in a happier story called "The Thanksgiving Visitor." I believe both are in Capote's short story collection.
ETA: I was wrong when I originally wrote this. Capote actually wrote a third story about this character, “One Christmas.” All stories are worth reading. Bring Kleenex.
I once saw this performed live and it was amazing. Geez, now I'm crying just thinking about it (I also remember I forgot to turn off my Blackberry and it rang during the show. I rightfully felt like a giant a-hole. Important safety tip, theatre goers.) This may be my favorite short story of all time. Please find this and read it. It's lovely.
The same characters also appear in a happier story called "The Thanksgiving Visitor." I believe both are in Capote's short story collection.
ETA: I was wrong when I originally wrote this. Capote actually wrote a third story about this character, “One Christmas.” All stories are worth reading. Bring Kleenex.
Debo admitir que aunque es una historia muy corta, me gustó bastante. Y el final sin duda me hizo llorar. No tengo más que decir, que me gustó.