Music for Chameleons by Truman Capote

Music for Chameleons

Truman Capote

262 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction classics essays short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

At the centre of Music for Chameleons is Handcarved Coffins, a ‘nonfiction novel’ based on the brutal crimes of a real-life murderer.Taking place in a small Midwestern town in America, it offers chilling insights into the mind of a killer and the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 445 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
funny 50%
emotional 45%
mysterious 40%
informative 30%
lighthearted 30%
dark 25%
relaxing 25%
inspiring 20%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 10%
sad 10%
tense 10%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 28%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 35% | Character: 29% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

N/A: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | N/A: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.02

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