This was a short an interesting read. It remembers me of "The Lady of the Camelias" - a classic tale of a prostitute falling in love with one of her customers - but it is different as this is not one of Ottilie's customers that feels for, but rather a man who reminds her of her rural upbringing. Life as a married woman goes through phases of happiness, irritation and bleakness but Ottilie is in love. Even though i found the ending quite strange, the message is clear: love can cause suffering and make you do crazy things, but Ottilie would never give up her love for anything, not even the extravagant life she had at the Champs-Élysées. Love is like catching a bee but trusting that it won't sting you, Capote suggests. Love makes us do strange things, and it isn't always easy, but to know love is better than to know luxury. The short story by Capote is a part of my Breakfast at Tiffany's edition, but I have the urge to write about it seperately, since it's captivating enough to consider it in itself. Capote has the talent of a florcloristic balladist - telling incredibly much with so little, evoking strong emotions and mystery effortlessly. It took less than 10 minutes fo read it, but Ottilie and her wild bee will haunt me for a long long time.
What do You think about House Of Flowers (1958)?
I was disappointed by the poor writing and plot Not one of my favorites, I have to say.
—meg
Maybe things seem bad, but they could be a lot worse.
—FreeReader
Fun quick little read. 3 and 1/2 stars.
—liyablackburn
