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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 City Heartfelt Feel-Good

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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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I don’t remember the movie being quite so depressing. Now I have to rewatch it. There is naturally, a feeling of impending doom accompanying this story. Nevertheless, Miss Holiday Golightly is quite the character and our hapless narrator gets swirled into her world for a time and is forever changed. Capote has created a character full of nuance and contradiction and you can’t help but admire and pity her; rail against her and want to rescue her.

Michael C. Hall’s narration is very well done.

Quite the story

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I found it intriguing to learn more about Holly as the book went on, but it was even more surprising to me that we don't know the name of the narrator. We only really know that he is a writer and that he has an infatuation with Holly.

I think it is a quick and gripping read.

A unique novella with interesting characters

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best book i ve had in years. wonderful characters and evocative writing brilliantly told. superb utterly superb..adored it

wonderfully brilliaht astonishing story

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Breakfast at Tiffany's is a beautifully charming classic. No one artiulates Holly's romantism of the world like he does. It's a fun, romantic, charming story. Michael Hall narrates perfectly.
Revisiting Breakfast at Tiffany's as an audiobook was a real treat.

A dreamy classic, no one thinks like Capote

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Having seen the film I found that the book was very different especially in the character of Holly so for me I prefer the film.

Ok ish

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Classic New York tale read wonderfully by Michael C Hall. A stunning story to listen to.

Beautiful poignant story, beautifully read

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I always knew the movie and loved it, but I am very happy to have finally read the novel. There are so many nuances to Holly’s character and her friendship with “Fred” that don’t come through in the film. Beautiful.

Better than the movie

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Great… better than the film. No misunderstanding with this story. Great social history demonstrated loved it

Loved it

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Very enjoyable listen. The story is one about the characters more than anything, who are real and flawed. The narrator does a great job!

unique characters, well narrated

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Throughly enjoyed this book. Trying to go through all the classics and this one was amazing

Amazing

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