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amtgrg's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.5
chaoticmissadventures's review against another edition
4.0
"Please, dear, I'm not angry, really I'm not, but you must tell me: what have you done?"
I really enjoyed this distinctly Capote in the writing the story but vibe reminded me of Gatsby - The hot NY summer, young people mixing in and out of their socioeconomic classes and getting themselves into trouble, this is a perfect hot day read.
I really enjoyed this distinctly Capote in the writing the story but vibe reminded me of Gatsby - The hot NY summer, young people mixing in and out of their socioeconomic classes and getting themselves into trouble, this is a perfect hot day read.
dayoldtea's review against another edition
4.0
This is a frustrating book to rate simply because it's so short and very much feels unfinished. Rating it mostly for the writing (I adore Capote's writing) and the sense of character, wish it had been more
kemcgarr's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
3.0
mittland's review against another edition
4.0
This does feel a little unfinished, but that works with the books themes. Fiction that shows an uncensored view into the past is inspirational, as is well written prose; this is Capote writing as a young, inexperienced author and it's still enviably gorgeous
robert85's review
2.0
I absolutely hate to give this Capote novel a 2-star rating only, but I think there is a reason why, initially, the author didn’t want this text to be published. The language is as fascinating as with most of his works of fiction, but the plot seems somewhat half-finished and unpolished. As the novel is very short, you could give it a try, but I’d rather opt for a different book by Capote.
sabrina_riegler's review against another edition
3.5
*3,5
This was Truman Capote's debut novel that was discovered and then published posthumously.
The writing style is already poetic and it's still worth a read but its definitely a first draft that wasn't polished.
I liked the writing style and would definitely want to read Capote’s other works.
This was Truman Capote's debut novel that was discovered and then published posthumously.
The writing style is already poetic and it's still worth a read but its definitely a first draft that wasn't polished.
I liked the writing style and would definitely want to read Capote’s other works.
benleon97's review
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
fhammond_36's review against another edition
4.0
Wow. So much is such a little amount of space and time and words. And the ending...