208 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679745648
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 01 February 1994
Description
Truman Capote's first novel is a story of almost supernatural intensity and inventiveness, an audacious foray into the mind of a sensitive boy as he seeks out the grown-up enigmas of love and death in the ghostly landscape of the deep South. At th...
Community Reviews Summary of 667 reviews
Moods
mysterious 56%
reflective 52%
emotional 43%
challenging 34%
tense 26%
sad 21%
adventurous 17%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 26% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Death of parent, Rape, Sexual assault208 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679745648
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 01 February 1994
Description
Truman Capote's first novel is a story of almost supernatural intensity and inventiveness, an audacious foray into the mind of a sensitive boy as he seeks out the grown-up enigmas of love and death in the ghostly landscape of the deep South. At th...
Community Reviews Summary of 667 reviews
Moods
mysterious 56%
reflective 52%
emotional 43%
challenging 34%
tense 26%
sad 21%
adventurous 17%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 26% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Death of parent, Rape, Sexual assault