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Breakfast at Tiffany's (Paperback)

by Truman Capote (Author)
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“Truman Capote is the most perfect writer of my generation. He writes the best sentences word for word, rhythm upon rhythm.”
—Norman Mailer

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This volume includes three of Capote's best-known stories, "House of Flowers," "A Diamond Guitar," and "A Christmas Memory," in addition to his bestselling novel, Breakfast at Tiffany, the popular story of Holly Golightly--"a cross between Lolita and Auntie Mame" (Time).

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Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Vintage (September 28, 1993)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0679745653
ISBN-13: 978-0679745655
Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.8 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

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In Cold Blood by Truman Capote in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and Front Matter (3)
Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
Other Voices, Other Rooms by Truman Capote in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
THE Muses Are Heard by T Y CAPOTE in Front Matter
Music for Chameleons by Truman Capote in Front Matter

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5.0 out of 5 stars My all-time favorite American classic!, January 23, 2004

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I re-read this book and was pleased to find that I wasn't wrong about it the other million times I read it. Truman Capote is one of my favorite authors and Breakfast at Tiffany's is my all-time favorite American classic. I don't read about Holly Golightly, I absorb this unique, eccentric character. The message Mr. Capote conveys in this novel is one of poignancy and charm. Holly, like her nameless cat, is a free spirit, a young woman whose quirks and unconventional lifestyle endear everyone, including the ambiguous narrator. This book overwhelms me with sadness every time I read it. Ms. Golightly's elusiveness touches me every time. I also love the film version of this novel. But the story gets lost somewhere amid the chemistry between Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard. Peppard plays the narrator, and his character loses the mystery and ambiguity that is evident in the book. And even though I love the film's ending, the novel's conclusion is unforgettable. There are various differences between the book and the film, but they're both classics in their unique way. If you've seen the movie but haven't read the book, I strongly suggest you pick it up. Truman Capote is a brilliant writer, and he outdid himself with this timeless gem.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Is There Such a Thing as Wanting Too Badly?, May 5, 1997

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Readers tend to be sadists. How else do you explain their desire to place themselves into the lives of, or to become, fictional strangers, even when the outcome results in having your heart ripped out? The answer has something to do with "want"; readers want what characters want. Or readers want characters. Especially in this case, in which the object of desire is a tease yet a prude; glossy yet tainted; experienced yet naive. Holly Golightly is as complex a character as ever written, but a hell of a lot more desirable, and I want Holly Golightly. Capote has penned the quintessential "bitch," which can only be defined as someone with the unique ability to pull someone in emotionally while pushing them away physically. And while Holly is a "bitch" of a character, Capote is a "bitch" of a writer, and "Breakfast at Tiffany's" is a "bitch" of a book. At the novel's onset, I met Holly, instantly fell in love with her, and from there I spent my time chasing her, and I chased her until the conclusion, the point when I realized that my pursuit was futile. (This quest lasted for approximately two hours.) So what did I do then? I picked up the book and started reading it again. "Breakfast at Tiffany's" is for gluttons for literary punishment--and I mean this in the most satisfying way--which should be anyone who enjoys reading. This is an almost perfect book that satisfies while leaving the reader longing for more.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Never read Capote - until I saw the movie..., December 27, 2005

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I had never read any of Capote's works, but after I saw the movie, "Capote", I realized I had a big gap in my survey of American fiction and I knew I had to experience the writing of this interesting and tormented person.

Other reviewers have gone into detail about the stories themselves and I don't find that very interesting anyway, so I'll leave you to explore that for yourself. I will tell you that if you like Hemmingway or Fitzgerald, then Capote's observations and will strike a cord with you. His writing - clear, emotionally invoking and efficient in word is perhaps not as poetic as these two, but is their equal in impact.

The stories are rather short and I found myself wishing they were longer if only to prolong exposure to his work. If you have little experience with Capote, you will not be disappointed.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Still Magic After All These Years
"Breakfast at Tiffany's" (1958) was a novella I read when it first came out, and this is my first rereading in low these many years. It has aged fairly well. Read more

Published 11 days ago by John F. Rooney

4.0 out of 5 stars Different From What I Expected
For such a short book (and maybe because it's so short, and I tend to read several at one time), it took me a while to get through this one. Read more

Published 13 days ago by L. Looper

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading if you've only seen the movie
It is worthwhile if you are only familiar with Holly Golightly from the Audrey Hepburn movie to read the original novella that introduced this famous character. Read more

Published 27 days ago by S. Turlington

4.0 out of 5 stars For the faint of heart.
My first reaction to this book is its association with the movie starring Audrey Hepburn. While the movie does a great job remaining faithful to Capote's original story, I would... Read more

Published 3 months ago by Sybil Carpenter

4.0 out of 5 stars I can almost forgive you now Tru ...
I have never truly forgiven Capote for his caustic remarks about Kerouac's "On The Road" - "it's typing, not writing". Read more

Published 5 months ago by JoeyD

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Memories
Truman Capote was a naturally gifted writer, his prose effortless and poetic, straightforward and metaphorical. Read more

Published 5 months ago by R. Chaffey

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't get how it can be given a 5
Ok, so I know I'm probably alone on this one, but it's one of the few books I have read that I would not recommend. I have never seen the movie, so maybe I missed some link. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Rebecca N. Phillips

5.0 out of 5 stars modern lit
ive read a few of the bad reviews out of curiosity, and let me start off with the simplest, it wouldnt have chapter's becasue its not a novel, its a short story! Read more

Published 6 months ago by kitten

5.0 out of 5 stars Holly Golightly's 50th Aniversary Edition
Fifty years after its initial publication, Truman Capote's famous novella Breakfast at Tiffany's finds new life in this special anniversary edition. Read more

Published 7 months ago by Sacramento Book Review

5.0 out of 5 stars The real Breakfast at Tiffany's
The book is far more interesting than the movie... if you liked the movie you'll love the book.

Published 7 months ago by Thomas M. Remillard

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