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Breakfast at Tiffany's
- Narrated by: Michael C. Hall
- Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins
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Editor 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
Summary
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.
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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- Amazon Customer
- 31-10-19
Good old Dexter
What a treat - unlike the film and its many permutations, Michael C Hall he gets Holly spot on and reads the story with intelligence and deftness, man, I wish he would read more books! What a great actor!
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- Rosajo
- 16-04-21
Beautifully told
Michael Hall is a fantastic narrator.
The story of Holly Golightly is one best known in movie format but the book tells it very differently. It explains more of the movie and shows changes in the movie.
Any fan of the movie should read this. It's short, well read, well written and just a tragic love story of a misfortune phoney that's real because she's so good at it.
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- Linda
- 14-02-19
Another kind of perfect
Having been reared on the Audrey Hepburn film which I adored I have always been nervous about reading the 'real' story. Was however tempted by the amazing reviews of this audible book when this came up as a Daily Deal - and how glad I am as I can store this away as another all time favourite. Beautifully performed the real story presents us with a slightly changed cast of characters, story and ending which I am sure everyone is aware of and which, whilst not being neatly wrapped, was for me anyway an ending I could feel very comfortable with. A lovely two hour listen.
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- Anitta
- 09-08-20
Sad but beautiful
Hall's reading was very good. I had seen the movie many times before but the book was very different experience. I was surprised how bitter and frank the book actually is. Holly is also quite different than the character Hepburn made so well know. Yet it is a beautifully told story. Bitter sweet.
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- Kindle Customer
- 23-10-20
Holly's voice a bit weird
Didnt realise how different the story was from the film. Enjoyably revelatory. Well read apart from Holly.
Loved it on the whole.
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- Anonymous User
- 09-11-22
Michael C. Hall better be hired for more gigs
Great writing and an outstanding performance by Michael who made each voice so distinctive and added hints of comedy wherever it was due. A great listen!
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- Mrs. F. B. Jones
- 03-11-22
Nothing like the movie.
Nothing like the movie. Enjoyed it nevertheless
Happy the cat survived, hope Holly did also
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- Gargyath
- 24-05-23
What a lovely treat
I love the film and love the book. I needed a treat today and this was perfection. Like seeing an old friend with a new style this is like having a book I have read several times read to me on Audible.
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- SuperPoly
- 29-04-23
Amazing
The story was amazing, although the narrator was not as good as expected. Overall great
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- Kate O’Brien
- 09-01-24
Characters ahead of their time while racist language spoils story’s flow.
The novella is so different from the film. Holly is single-handedly trying to leave her poor, abused life behind, while strong queer characters run throughout inc refs for both Holly and narrator being included. Hate the racism and wasn’t sure if existed to depict 1938 south then NYC. Makes for very uncomfortable reading even so. Appreciate the writing, the freedom of certain characters contrasting with poverty and racism restricting others. Language clearly coveys how restrictive social patterns were. And still are in certain places.
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