Pwerful perspectives from a young Capote

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	• Summer Crossing: A Novel (Modern Library Paperbacks) Truman Capote Modern Library, 2006 - 160 pages average customer review:based on 16 reviews view larger image
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Clearly unfinished and yet offers a timeless view of the coming of age saga. Desperate to differentiate herself in a world of appearances and debutante balls, Grady McNeil struggles with the responsibilities of her life versus her own expectations. These of course are hidden from her family and friends, even her best friend and fellow upper-crust outcast, Peter. The reoccurring themes of individual's secret struggles and eventual consequences are foreboding and ring true with modern readers.

While not comparable to Capote's true masterpieces, this is not a work to discount. At times, the plot is thin; however, Capote's true story is and always will be with his characters. We are revealed enough to sate and stir our curiosity, simultaneously, while reviving one's own disappointments and all left unsaid.

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It has that Capote spark

This is a very early effort by Capote, and it wasn't published in his lifetime so it should be regarded as unfinished, but you can see hints of his future greatness in his elegant use of language, his ability to evoke a world, and his love of the shocking moment. The plot is very simple: Grady, the 17 year old daughter of a wealthy Park Avenue family, stays in New York while her parents spend the summer in Europe. She's fallen in love with a parking attendant in a city garage and wants to spend the summer enjoying her secret love. But she hasn't thought through the consequences of a liaison with someone from another social class. Events begin to spiral out of control...

The book is short, a novella really, and well worth reading if you are a Capote fan, although it certainly doesn't compare with his mature work.

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Pwerful perspectives from a young Capote

I'm largely writing to add some stars to the rating for this book. Fascinating to see how Capote started off his writing career. The characters and story stem from a youthful perspective, yet are rich and mature in their depth, complexity and subtlety.

If you are a Capote reader, this will not disappoint and will add a fascinating dimension to your sense of the author.

It's short and wonderful summer read - pick it up!

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I didn't get very excited over this novel, didn't have enough time for that - it was over too soon. Still, it definitely creates an atmosphere and gets one involved. I loved the picture on the cover, a great match to the protoganist, in my opinion.

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Thought to be lost for over 50 years, here is the first novel by one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century.

Set in New York during the summer of 1945, this is the story of a young carefree socialite, Grady, who must make serious decisions about the romance she is dangerously pursuing and the effect it will have on everyone involved.

Fans of Breakfast at Tiffany?s and Capote?s short stories will be thrilled to read Summer Crossing.

From the Hardcover edition.