A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote

A Christmas Memory

Truman Capote

48 pages first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction classics short stories emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

First published in 1956, this much sought-after autobiographical recollection of Truman Capote's rural Alabama boyhood has become a modern-day classic. We are proud to be reprinting this warm and delicately illustrated edition of A Christmas Memor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 340 reviews

Moods

reflective 63%
emotional 60%
lighthearted 40%
sad 40%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
relaxing 16%
funny 13%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
dark 6%
tense 3%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 25%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 31% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 22% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 4%

Average rating

3.99

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