Summer Crossing by Truman Capote

Summer Crossing

Truman Capote

142 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction classics romance reflective sad slow-paced
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Thought to be lost for over 50 years, here is the first novel by one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century. Set in New York during the summer of 1945, this is the story of a young carefree socialite, Grady, who must make serious dec...

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Moods

reflective 61%
emotional 50%
sad 32%
dark 25%
lighthearted 16%
tense 13%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%
funny 6%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 33%
slow 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.4

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