Tracy’s Comments (group member since Jun 23, 2009)

Tracy’s comments from the Between the Lines group.

I finished the book this morning and I hate to say that I enjoyed it, because how much can you enjoy something so horrifying, but I gave it 5 stars because I thought it was well written and has left me greatly affected. So many questions to ponder! It is wild to think of all the advancements made in crime investigation in the last 50 years. I made a comment in my review that Capote, in using this style of "creative journalism", brought the story into everyone's living room at a time before cable news and shows like Dateline and Nancy Grace. I think reading the story makes much more of an impact than if you had watched a journalistic piece about it. Capote did a fantastic job.

*Spoiler Alert*

First, I thought this book was hysterical. The shennanigans these boys got themselves into in their never-ending quest for wine was a riot. I think Danny was the glue that held them together, but it was ultimately the Pirate who taught them lessons about friendship and respecting others.

Same as you, Elena, I wanted them at Danny's funeral! But I think that just added to the tragedy and it made me wonder, Now will they finally realize they can't just pilfer their lives away?

I don't think Danny intended to die. I think it was the tragic and inevitable end to the life he was leading. I don't think he could really handle being a homeowner, like how sometimes when people win the lottery, they go crazy.

I agree with you, Wendy, that this was a much lighter Steinbeck novel. I think that while you could delve into the social commentary aspect of it, you can also just read it as a funny and sweet story about a group of misguide, yet funny and sweet friends.

For One More Day, Angela's Ashes, The Kite Runner and Thousand Splendid Suns. Me Talk Pretty One Day made me laugh so hard, I was crying. Oh and I can't read Love You Forever to my son without tears.

I want to nominate (and read) The Known World by Edward P. Jones- a pulitzer winner

Hi,
My name's Tracy and this group was recommended to me by my mom. Books are my passion and I love that you're having a Steinbeck Summer. East of Eden is one of my all-time faves. I'm married with 3 kids and a golden retriever. I also love to write and recently started a blog for parents of tweens. I've started reviewing YA books on there. Looking forward to meeting all of you and seeing what you're reading!