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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
2.5 stars. I've read two works by Truman Capote previously but it was a long time ago and I might need to reread them to know how I feel about them now. But at the moment me and Truman isn't really going a long. I just can't get emersed in his stories or enjoy his writing. Don't think this author is for me.
Capote’s coming of age story in the American south. Presumably the tomboy character is author’s answer to H. Lee’s Dill
medium-paced
Truman Capote has a way of writing NYC and the American South with equal romance (this book is set in the latter). I’d never want to live there, but reading about Joel’s experience sure do make me want to visit for a few weeks.
Due stelle e mezza.
In quest’opera, un Capote poco più che ventenne sembra voler programmaticamente stupire la platea di lettori dimostrando la sua capacità tecnica di raccontare la storia di Joel Harrison Knox utilizzando registri i più disparati: dal grottesco, all’onirico, al picaresco, al simbolista. Mentre è impegnato in questo gioco di prestigio, però, perde di vista l’efficacia narrativa indulgendo più del dovuto in brani nebulosi e visionari, quasi allucinati, in cui i confini fra realtà e sogno sono spesso indefiniti, ai limiti dell’intelligibilità. Il mondo narrato da Capote è popolato da personaggi strampalati e bislacchi, invaso da una natura lussureggiante eppure malata, marcia, putrescente (mi verrebbe da associarla ai fiori appassiti in un cimitero). Insomma, come se Tim Burton avesse tratto un film da Le avventure di Huckleberry Finn.
La recensione completa su http://www.ifioridelpeggio.com/american-pastcards/
In quest’opera, un Capote poco più che ventenne sembra voler programmaticamente stupire la platea di lettori dimostrando la sua capacità tecnica di raccontare la storia di Joel Harrison Knox utilizzando registri i più disparati: dal grottesco, all’onirico, al picaresco, al simbolista. Mentre è impegnato in questo gioco di prestigio, però, perde di vista l’efficacia narrativa indulgendo più del dovuto in brani nebulosi e visionari, quasi allucinati, in cui i confini fra realtà e sogno sono spesso indefiniti, ai limiti dell’intelligibilità. Il mondo narrato da Capote è popolato da personaggi strampalati e bislacchi, invaso da una natura lussureggiante eppure malata, marcia, putrescente (mi verrebbe da associarla ai fiori appassiti in un cimitero). Insomma, come se Tim Burton avesse tratto un film da Le avventure di Huckleberry Finn.
La recensione completa su http://www.ifioridelpeggio.com/american-pastcards/
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
reflective
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A friend whose opinion I value recommended 'Other Voices, Other Rooms.' It didn't speak to me at all.
That's the second time that's happened in the last month. Maybe it's me. Regardless, I couldn't get a grip on 'Other Voices, Other Rooms.' Capote's prose style didn't speak to me, I didn't care about his characters, and the whole thing felt self-consciously literary. It was as if Capote was more interested in his own internal exploration than weaving a compelling tale for his audience. Then again, perhaps his intended audience is people who enjoy internal exploration. As a general rule, I don't find that kind of thing particularly interesting. "Witness me," Capote seems to be shouting. Perhaps I'd have been more interested if he'd spray painted his face with chrome beforehand.
Recommended for, I dunno, someone other than me.
That's the second time that's happened in the last month. Maybe it's me. Regardless, I couldn't get a grip on 'Other Voices, Other Rooms.' Capote's prose style didn't speak to me, I didn't care about his characters, and the whole thing felt self-consciously literary. It was as if Capote was more interested in his own internal exploration than weaving a compelling tale for his audience. Then again, perhaps his intended audience is people who enjoy internal exploration. As a general rule, I don't find that kind of thing particularly interesting. "Witness me," Capote seems to be shouting. Perhaps I'd have been more interested if he'd spray painted his face with chrome beforehand.
Recommended for, I dunno, someone other than me.