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My Side of the Matter

Truman Capote
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My Side of the Matter

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2005

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Truman Capote

My Side of the Matter

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

56

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

American Literature
Setting

Alabama • 1940s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Truman Capote's short story "My Side of the Matter," a young individual recounts their troubling experiences living with in-laws in a Southern town. Through the character's perspective, readers witness the dynamic and often comical tensions within the household, shedding light on themes of misunderstanding and subjective reality.

Humorous

Mysterious

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.2

230 ratings

55%

Loved it

35%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

My Side of the Matter by Truman Capote is praised for its engaging storytelling and biting humor. Readers appreciate its sharp characterizations and Southern Gothic style. However, some critics find the narrative overly cynical, with a tone that might not appeal to everyone. Overall, the story showcases Capote's skill in capturing the complexities of human relationships.

Who should read this

Who Should Read My Side of the Matter?

A reader who would enjoy My Side of the Matter by Truman Capote likely appreciates dark humor and Southern gothic tales with eccentric characters. Fans of Flannery O'Connor's Wise Blood or William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying may find similar enjoyment in Capote's unique narrative style and wit.

4.2

230 ratings

55%

Loved it

35%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

56

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

American Literature
Setting

Alabama • 1940s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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