Title: The Hart is a Lonely Hunter
Author: McCullers, Carson
Year: 1940
B's Stars: 8 of 10
Plot:
The book revolves around 4 characters and their relationship with John Singer, a deaf man in a small Georgia town. They four characters are an alcoholic, a restaurant owner, a young girl, and an African American doctor. Each of them sees in Singer what they want (since he cannot talk back), but in reality they are each alone, and Singer's feelings do not match what each character believes them to be. In true Southern Gothic style - it does not end well for any of the 5 main characters (Singer +4).
Review:
McCullers does a great job creating memorable characters, beautiful Southern Gothic. If you are a fan of that style (Williams, Faulkner, O'Connor) and are not looking for a Hollywood ending - this book delivers.
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