Summer Crossing by Truman Capote

Summer Crossing

Truman Capote

144 pages • first pub 2005 (editions) user-added

fiction classics romance reflective sad slow-paced

Description

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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Community Reviews Summary of 840 reviews

Moods

reflective 57%
emotional 44%
dark 27%
sad 26%
lighthearted 15%
adventurous 13%
tense 13%
relaxing 10%
mysterious 8%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%
funny 4%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 29%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.41

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