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Breakfast at Tiffany's

By: Truman Capote
Narrated by: Michael C. Hall
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About this listen

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 LGBTQIA+ Creators Literary Fiction Short Stories Urban Feel-Good

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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

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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What does Michael C. Hall bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

His voice was perfect for the role; it was made for him.

Any additional comments?

The story differs greatly from the film and is set in a completely different era. It is beautifully crafted and portrays the difficult life of Hollie Golightly via her neighbour and best friend’s eyes. His love for her is shown through both of their heartaches and Hollie’s tragic and destructive behaviour. I love this story and I love the characters; it is truly timeless.

Timeless

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What made the experience of listening to Breakfast at Tiffany's the most enjoyable?

I give this 5 stars if only for the beautiful voice of Michael C Hall. Unlike many readers, Michael C Hall changes his voice and style of speaking subtly for each character, so that you always know who's speaking and you are drawn into the dialogue without being conscious of being read to. I suppose I should add some appreciation of the writing of Truman Capote here, but I am just dazzled by this recording.

The beautiful voice of Michael C Hall

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a truly memorable and bitter sweet love story. better than the film adaptation. well worth a listen.

fab

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WHY did I never read this before? I loved the film, of course - who didn't? But this - the layered, utterly engaging storylines, the edgy yet luminous prose -hit me on the face and left me desperately wanting more again and again! Straight to the top of my everlasting old friends book list!

WHY?

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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.

Another kind of perfect

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