A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote

A Christmas Memory

Truman Capote

36 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction childrens classics short stories adventurous 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 Memo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,031 reviews

Moods

emotional 64%
reflective 64%
lighthearted 43%
sad 43%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 16%
adventurous 10%
relaxing 10%
challenging 6%
dark 6%
tense 2%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 36%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 17% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 7%

Average rating

4.05

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