Music For Chameleons: New Writing by Truman Capote

Music For Chameleons: New Writing

Truman Capote

262 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction classics essays short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

An anthology of short stories both fiction and non-fiction and conversations. Capote is a master at creating settings and conjuring up personalities. The central story, a novella entitled Handcarved Coffins, follows the same guidelines as In Cold ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 473 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
mysterious 40%
informative 36%
lighthearted 31%
dark 27%
relaxing 27%
inspiring 22%
adventurous 18%
hopeful 13%
sad 13%
tense 9%
challenging 4%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 34%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 31% | N/A: 31% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

N/A: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 20% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | N/A: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Average rating

4.03

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