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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
These stories are sad and moving, filed with nostalgia and edginess. There’s a looming sense of violence and peril that leaves every sentence a little unsettling. I loved the cross generational relationships and the scene setting of rural Alabama was very evocative.
emotional
sad
fast-paced
From a nostalgic look at Truman Capote's childhood to a somewhat speculative fiction story about a woman selling her dreams, these short stories all have that wintry festive feel, whilst being some very different kinds of Christmas spirit.
I really enjoyed this set of short stories. They weren't exactly festive, but they did feel like a small, personal and whimsically bittersweet into someone's past. Most of the stories focus on Capote's childhood in Alabama, from his incredibly sweet relationship with his Aunt Sook, to a tale involving his uncle's café and a competition.
They really did feel like small snippets of memory and were told in a very engaging manner.
The central story, sandwiched in between Capote's own childhood memories was something a little darker and creepier set against a snowy New York backdrop, and involving a young girl selling her dreams and being left somewhat empty and alone. It had some Little Match Girl vibes.
These stories are a little escapist, a little sad and a little bittersweet but full of wintry nostalgia.
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed this set of short stories. They weren't exactly festive, but they did feel like a small, personal and whimsically bittersweet into someone's past. Most of the stories focus on Capote's childhood in Alabama, from his incredibly sweet relationship with his Aunt Sook, to a tale involving his uncle's café and a competition.
They really did feel like small snippets of memory and were told in a very engaging manner.
The central story, sandwiched in between Capote's own childhood memories was something a little darker and creepier set against a snowy New York backdrop, and involving a young girl selling her dreams and being left somewhat empty and alone. It had some Little Match Girl vibes.
These stories are a little escapist, a little sad and a little bittersweet but full of wintry nostalgia.
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This is my favorite Capote story. I love the words he uses to make sentences. :)
Who knew Truman Capote wrote Christmas stories?! A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote is a delightful little holiday read which isn’t too syrupy sweet. I am pretty picky about my holiday books. I like to read seasonably but I am not a fan of books that are like a “hallmark” Christmas movie. But this Capote book was just the right amount of nostalgia for me. This tiny little volume is compiled of 3 short stories; two about Christmas and one about Thanksgiving. They are all based on Capote’s boyhood experiences he had when growing up on his relatives’ farm in rural Alabama. I particularly loved his memories of his elderly cousin Sook who he called “ his friend”. I recommend this collection for a quick read- it can be read in a day. 7/10⭐️
as if I expected to see, rather like hearts, a lost pair of kites hurrying towards heaven
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes