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A review by carolpk
A Christmas Memory, One Christmas, & The Thanksgiving Visitor by Truman Capote
5.0
The Hook - A review by my GoodReads friend Mike. I could not say it better than him. You can find Mike’s reviews at
https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/3025547-mike
be certain to search his shelves for A Christmas Memory
The Line - The first two paragraphs will draw you in:
”Imagine a morning in late November. A coming of winter morning more than twenty years ago. Consider the kitchen of a spreading old house in a country town. A great black stove is its main feature; but there is also a big round table and a fireplace with two rocking chairs placed in front of it. Just today the fireplace commenced its seasonal roar.
A woman with shorn white hair is standing at the kitchen window. She is wearing tennis shoes and a shapeless gray sweater over a summery calico dress. She is small and sprightly, like a bantam hen; but, due to a long youthful illness, her shoulders are pitifully hunched. Her face is remarkable—not unlike Lincoln's, craggy like that, and tinted by sun and wind; but it is delicate too, finely boned, and her eyes are sherry-colored and timid. "Oh my," she exclaims, her breath smoking the windowpane, "it's fruitcake weather!"
The Sinker - I chose to read The Modern Library edition, A Christmas Memory, One Christmas, & The Thanksgiving Visitor to have the experience of all three special remembrances of Capote’s holidays. I loved them all but particularly was drawn to A Christmas Memory. It strongly evokes the feeling of coming or going home, the smells, the sounds and sights of a busy kitchen as preparations are made for Christmas Day. It’s all about the memories. Perfect gift to yourself or for someone you love.
https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/3025547-mike
be certain to search his shelves for A Christmas Memory
The Line - The first two paragraphs will draw you in:
”Imagine a morning in late November. A coming of winter morning more than twenty years ago. Consider the kitchen of a spreading old house in a country town. A great black stove is its main feature; but there is also a big round table and a fireplace with two rocking chairs placed in front of it. Just today the fireplace commenced its seasonal roar.
A woman with shorn white hair is standing at the kitchen window. She is wearing tennis shoes and a shapeless gray sweater over a summery calico dress. She is small and sprightly, like a bantam hen; but, due to a long youthful illness, her shoulders are pitifully hunched. Her face is remarkable—not unlike Lincoln's, craggy like that, and tinted by sun and wind; but it is delicate too, finely boned, and her eyes are sherry-colored and timid. "Oh my," she exclaims, her breath smoking the windowpane, "it's fruitcake weather!"
The Sinker - I chose to read The Modern Library edition, A Christmas Memory, One Christmas, & The Thanksgiving Visitor to have the experience of all three special remembrances of Capote’s holidays. I loved them all but particularly was drawn to A Christmas Memory. It strongly evokes the feeling of coming or going home, the smells, the sounds and sights of a busy kitchen as preparations are made for Christmas Day. It’s all about the memories. Perfect gift to yourself or for someone you love.