The Early Stories of Truman Capote by Hilton Als, Truman Capote

The Early Stories of Truman Capote

Hilton Als, Truman Capote

208 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective medium-paced
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The early fiction of one of the nation’s most celebrated writers, Truman Capote, as he takes his first bold steps into the canon of American literature Recently rediscovered in the archives of the New York Public Library, these short stories pr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 215 reviews

Moods

emotional 52%
reflective 52%
funny 42%
lighthearted 42%
dark 36%
relaxing 31%
sad 26%
mysterious 15%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 10%
challenging 5%
hopeful 5%
tense 5%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 30%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 23% | N/A: 23% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

N/A: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 6% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 25% | No: 6%

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