ISBN 9780141185934
Rs. 1,118
Penguin Classics
Answered Prayers
Who it's for: Readers interested in Capote, literary scandal, and social satire
Truman Capote's unfinished, scandalous novel, "Answered Prayers," introduces P.B. Jones, an amoral and bisexual social climber navigating the exclusive circles of the elite. Jones uncovers a world where connections and scandalous liaisons prove more effective than talent for achieving success, particularly in the literary scene, revealing the corrosive consequences of ambition.Why You Should Read? Explore a raw, unvarnished portrayal of high society's hidden lives and moral compromises. Witness Capote's masterful, cutting prose directed at the jet set he once adored. Consider the profound, often painful, irony of having one's deepest desires fulfilled. Experience the infamous work that effectively ended Capote's social standing.
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- Unfinished novel by Truman Capote, published posthumously
- Protagonist P.B. Jones is an amoral, bisexual social climber
- Exposes the elite's hidden lives and moral compromises
- Cutting prose aimed at the jet set Capote once knew
- Infamous work that ended Capote's social standing
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Is this book finished?
No, it is unfinished. It was published posthumously.
Who is the main character?
The main character is P.B. Jones, an amoral and bisexual social climber.
What is the book about?
It follows Jones navigating elite circles, where connections and scandalous liaisons matter more than talent, revealing the corrosive effects of ambition.
Why is this book infamous?
It is infamous because it effectively ended Capote's social standing among the jet set he wrote about.