Summer Crossing by Truman Capote

Summer Crossing

Truman Capote

fiction classics romance reflective sad slow-paced

142 pages | first published 2005

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A lost treasure only recently found, Truman Capote's Summer Crossing is a precocious, confident first novel from one of the twentieth century's greatest writers.Set in New York just after World War II, the story follows a young carefree socialite,...
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Summary of 640 reviews

Moods

reflective 64%
emotional 47%
sad 29%
dark 23%
lighthearted 21%
adventurous 13%
relaxing 11%
mysterious 9%
tense 9%
challenging 7%
hopeful 5%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 29%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.41

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