A review by liathibault
Party of the Century: The Fabulous Story of Truman Capote and His Black and White Ball by Deborah Davis

challenging informative reflective slow-paced

4.25

A very entertaining look into the social scene of the 1960s, albeit without the global context it could have been framed against. However, the life of Truman Capote is told in a fantastical way bordering on prose. The descriptions of his friends and otherwise give the whole event a fairytale feel, with the biggest names of the era bringing it to life. I enjoyed the writing and images used to enhance the story, as well as the quotes from guests, magazines, and others recalling the event of the decade.