When reading these three short stories of Capote's, it provides an insight into the troubled man's future. The stories are wonderful, humorous and suspenseful until that last sentence where he breaks your heart. I would recommend not reading the biography until after you have read the stories unless you're familiar with the author already. What a wonderful story-teller he was, albeit a tortured soul. To have a mind that can remember with such clarity details and emotions at such a young age and write them for an adult reader is truly a gift. Now that was 107 pages of good, no great, literature. This collection of Capote's packs a punch through a very small package. Capote's memories encouraged me to remember some of my own childhood memories. I laughed and I cried, but I enjoyed every word. The whiskey scene reminded me of Aunt Bee off of The Andy Griffith show getting drunk off of "medicine" and Sook reminded me of my great aunt who wasn't exactly all there, but was probably more there then we realized. Who in the South doesn't know how to play Rook and anyone that's lived on a farm should remember the smell of creosote just by reading the word. I think these short stories were written for you to "remember and reflect".
These were very touching and heartwarming stories to read and enjoy this holiday season.
—EVERglow
what a genius capote is. he made me feel nostalgia for something i hadn't ever known.
—alyssa
A delightful book about memories of the holidays
—Jpwhalen
anything. by. truman. is divine.
—poly
beautifully written!
—woz0980
