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alyssajcori's review against another edition
5.0
I'd forgotten how much I enjoy short stories! In this book you get a mix of short stories, followed by a longer story, followed by more short stories - win, win, win. From conversations with Marilyn Monroe, to unsolved murders, to unusual and ordinary people in unique situations, this book is a delight at each page. The writing is compelling and there's something delicious about just getting a small taste of each character.
kieranmgarvey's review against another edition
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
asiachudzik's review against another edition
funny
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Though I don’t love short stories, there were some really interesting insights into Truman Capotes life and the life of people around him. I didn’t really know much about him going into it so some of it was highly intriguing. As always, I love his writing style so it was a very enjoyable read in that sense.
callieactuallyreads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
I didn’t have the highest of expectations for this given the general decline in quality of his work post In Cold Blood (i.e. his failed ‘masterpiece’ Answered Prayers). However I was pleasantly surprised at the perceptiveness and consistency of style in this collection of stories. Capote proved he had a distinct voice that needed to be put front and center in his work and that’s exactly what he does here in an array of settings. He also proved that in spite of everything, he had immutable talent as a writer.
roxinsox's review against another edition
5.0
Sensational! Non-Fiction accounts of everything from growing up in New Orleans to spending the day with Marilyn.
I've read and re-read and will re-read this book again.
Even if you are not much for short stories, or Capote - these tales will take you away.
I've read and re-read and will re-read this book again.
Even if you are not much for short stories, or Capote - these tales will take you away.
chrissybeach94's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
safpearl's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75