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pbraue13's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexism
kcv's review against another edition
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is actually my first Capote, believe it or not.
And, shocker, I'm obsessed. Pulling back the curtain on the life of a 17 year old socialite who has never quite fit in with the debutant life, Capote highlights the jarring cultural differences of New York. The ending caught me off guard, but definitely gave me Gatsby vibes.
inthelunaseas's review against another edition
3.0
An interesting, originally unpublished novel, by Capote.
I like Capote, and although going by reviews this debut novel of his appears to be divisive, I think it holds a sort of charm. There's a grim humour to it, and a faint sense that he knew he could do better. A rewrite wouldn't have gone astray, but it's important to remember that this was unpublished.
Although the ending does appear to come out of nowhere, I don't think it's bad. Again, with a rewrite it could have worked. Grady is an impulsive character; her sudden suicidal dip could have been explored further. Already there's traces there, between her refusal to go to France and her marriage.
A fine book, given it wasn't intended to be published.
I like Capote, and although going by reviews this debut novel of his appears to be divisive, I think it holds a sort of charm. There's a grim humour to it, and a faint sense that he knew he could do better. A rewrite wouldn't have gone astray, but it's important to remember that this was unpublished.
Although the ending does appear to come out of nowhere, I don't think it's bad. Again, with a rewrite it could have worked. Grady is an impulsive character; her sudden suicidal dip could have been explored further. Already there's traces there, between her refusal to go to France and her marriage.
A fine book, given it wasn't intended to be published.
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