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Breakfast at Tiffany's

By: Truman Capote
Narrated by: Michael C. Hall
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Golden Globe-winning actor Michael C. Hall (Six Feet Under) performs Truman Capote's provocative, naturalistic masterstroke about a young writer's charmed fascination with his unorthodox neighbor, the "American geisha" Holly Golightly. Holly - a World War II-era society girl in her late teens - survives via socialization, attending parties and restaurants with men from the wealthy upper class who also provide her with money and expensive gifts. Over the course of the novella, the seemingly shallow Holly slowly opens up to the curious protagonist, who eventually gets tossed away as her deepening character emerges.

Breakfast at Tiffany's, Truman Capote's most beloved work of fiction, introduced an independent and complex character who challenged audiences, revived Audrey Hepburn's flagging career in the 1961 film version, and whose name and style has remained in the national idiom since publication. Hall uses his diligent attention to character to bring our unnamed narrator’s emotional vulnerability to the forefront of this American classic.

©1950, 1951, 1956, 1958, 1978, 1979, 1984 Truman Capote. Copyright renewed 1986 by Alan U. Schwartz (P)2014 Audible Inc. Anthologies & Short Stories Classics Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Short Stories Urban

Editorial reviews

Editors Select, February 2014 - Although very familiar with the iconic film, I'd never actually read the novella Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote. When I heard that actor Michael C. Hall (Six Feet Under) was narrating it for Audible, I jumped at the chance to listen. Capote's classic is simultaneously darker and more wistful than the film, and the famed Holly Golightly a little more calculating than charming. Michael C. Hall delivers a mesmerizing performance, giving each character their own unique voice. Hall's cadence perfectly matches Capote's words, and he forced me into my own whirlwind friendship with Holly. I'd never before experienced a narrator who seemed to so completely understand an author's intentions – the effect was magical. —Katie, Audible Editor

Critic Reviews

"[Michael C. Hall] uses his diligent attention to character to bring our unnamed narrator's emotional vulnerability to the forefront of this American classic.... I felt content and comfortable in Hall's hands as the tale unfolded. He did a wonderful job giving each character voice, especially that of Holly." (Caffeinated Book Reviewer)
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Beautiful writing and nicely narrated. Holly is an unforgettable character, tragic, charismatic, optimistic. Fabulous depiction of New York too.

Wonderful

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Beautifully read by Michael C Hall and utterly compelling. I'd seen the movie many times and knew the book was different, but I wasn't prepared for how much better the book was by comparison. Far more textured and insightful. Quelle masterpiece!

Perfection

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just adored every minute of it! great narration etc. I am loathe to admit that all I have seen the movie many years ago I had never read the book ( I guess in a way I still have not..but feel as though I have) What a truly wonderful affair! 😀 A must!!!

the classiest classic!

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I never knew what this story was about as the movie was before my time. Loved it. Beautiful, wistful writing which left me filled with a sense of wonder. The fantastic narration made it even better

I had no idea …

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The American classic Breakfast at Tiffany’s remains a favourite of mine. Its depth despite its simplicity is a drawcard as is the construction of the enigmatic Holiday Golightly, a country girl turned New York cafe society girl and part time escort.

Set during the post war sexual revolution it is highly readable, more so for the beautifully flawed protagonist. Her manner with men is appropriate for a person with her past and I enjoy the narrator’s relationship with her, like a standoffish friend who knows so much he almost knows nothing. I loved her cat-like nature, sidling up to people from whom she can see herself gaining advantages, and her unbreakable resolve.

A wonderful book, narrated well.

Must-read American classic

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The book is so well written- the film was charming with a sweet Holly Golightly- the book is actually quite revealing , brutal at times with sharp insights into reality of life.

The book is a classic

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I really enjoyed it surprisely I was told to read it by my book club group. At first it didn't interest me, but then I started to imagine what life was like back in those days and how woman survived. That woman was quirky and very courageous in her own way.

Enjoyable

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I have loved this story since 1968, when I first read it, aged 15.
When I saw the film, it disappointed me. Apart from Audrey's plaintive rendition of Moon River, and Buddy Ebsen's portrayal of Doc, the film (with its homophobic undertone and idiotic '60's rosy ending) was an ignoble, bleached and censored travesty of Capote 's story.
I liked this Audible rendition and appreciated Hall's narration. Forget the film (sorry Audrey) and listen to Capote's words as they were intended to be heard.

Capote's best

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I loved listening to the awesome narration. sik story. such detailed descriptions you really feel part of the story. it's a classic! must read !!!

classic!

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Hard to imagine a better reading of this classic. Listening to this has been an absolute joy.

Thank you.

Perfect

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