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Summary: The Breakfast Myth
Review: The short story, "Breakfast At Tiffany's" by Truman Capote, is certainlty a compelling publication. It is enthralling, and gives one a true aspect of life in everyday society. Capote's novel teaches one about life, and the myths it holds. He sets the stage up for Holly Golightly to "fail" over and over again, which is what life really is about - bouncing back to realitization. Throughout the novel, the main charecter Holly Golighty goes on a whirlwind of adventures. She is always conforming to society, going in and out of crowds as she pleases, until she finds a part of her hidden self. Capote creates real human feelings and emotions in this book that many people are able to relate with, which makes it so compelling. This novel certainly is one to treasure, along with the other writings that go with it. The book displays the realities of life, and the harshness that exists in the world. Nothing is perfect, no matter how hard one tries. This is what Truman Capote is trying to point out to the reader. The novel's honest truth is why it is so loved, and the connection that many people have in common with Holly is very apprieciative too. Without this writing, the world would be missing something that can touch the lives of so many. *
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Summary: Breakfast at Tiffany's
Review: For those of you who has seen the movie but have not read the book, don't assume that they are both identical. Audrey Hepburn had done a marvelous job in portraying Holly Golightly. But the deep complexity of her characters are explained more in detail in the novel. Truman Capote had done a splendid job creating Holly Golightly, who is the charming, witty, and the protagonist of the novel. Throughtout the novel, she stuggles to find her place, her Tiffany's, the place where she could belong. The novel may seem a bit complex to understand, but once you grasp what Capote is portraying, it is a delight to read the novel.
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Summary: Did you know...
Review: Seeing so many comments here about the character of Holly Golightly, I wonder how many people realize that she was written to represent Capote's friend, Marilyn Monroe.
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Summary: Not just "Breakfast" but a complete literary feast.
Review: While most people have picked up this book for the short novel "Breakfast at Tiffany's", they would do well to continue reading. "Breakfast" is a powerful and fabulously constructed story, rich with characterization. As a reader, you can't help but fall under her spell, not unlike the supporting characters in the novel. While the middle stories are well written, they don't have the punch and pizzaz of "Breakfast" or the other story which bookends the novel, "A Christmas Memory". As strong as "Breakfast" is, it's power is like that of a cool breeze in comparison to the hurricane that is "Memory". It's a life changing story, one that is guaranteed to reduce to tears even the hardest cynic. The story of a young boy and his elderly cousin, demonstrates the inherent power of love and family.
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Summary: A Wholesome Breakfast!
Review: Breakfast at Tiffany's is my favorite movie so I decided to pick up the book one day to see what it was like. Truman Capote is a wonderful author. His character development is immaculate and descriptions - meticulous. I found that the theme of this book is Holly Golightly. Her ambition, her fear, her ways of hiding her true self so that she can be who everyone wants her to be. I believe that Truman Capote was trying to tell us that we all have a Holly inside of us. The cat was also very symbolic. It had no name, therefore it did not really know who it was. Even though Holly had a name, she did not know who she was because of others around her trying to make her someone else. When cat and Holly were together, they had a sense of who they were. But only to each other. I thought that this was as touching and heartfelt as the movie. Everyone should buy this book!
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Summary: UNDERVALUED
Review: Yet another author we should return to. Capote was blighted by his social weakness, his capacity for denial and his own energies. George Plimpton's oral biography defines him as nothing I have read: a marvellous, primary-colored, talented, self-loathing, generous paradox of a man. In truth, he may never have bettered In Cold Blood. It was the only sustained work, the only work he managed to corral his energies for. But Breakfast at Tiffanys is warmer, more life-affirming, subtler, sadder, even truer. Capote has been accused of superficiality. I can't see it. I think he was sensitive and keen as a seismograph. He is one of those authors who, when one puts down their work, one wishes to meet for the wider debate.
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Summary: Holly Golightly is all of us
Review: Holly Golightly was in the 60's what Holly would be in the year 2000. A dreamer, a tad shy, a woman on a quest and deep inside a tad scared. I pulled the book off my bookshelf Tuesday as I was in a thoughtful mood and needed to ready something short but with depth that would remind me what life is all about. And after I read the book I watched the movie and was also reminded what class is all about, in watching Audrey Hepburn. She was much like Holly and there are some excellent books via Amazon.com on her as well that I recommend. But for Breakfast At Tiffany, I give thanks to Truman for this priceless gift. When you read the book even if you have seen the movie, you can still visualize using todays standards etc her standing at Tiffanys eating breakfast (fast food), and having the quaint apartment in NYC and scampering down the fire escape to visit her male neighbor. In fact it is easier to visulaize now then in the 60's when the book and movie were daring, because while most people may have had affairs (sex outside marriage) it was not something so in the open as it is today. In fact the book is fun because when you read it, you compare then and now and realize how much things have changed yet also stayed the same. I also cry at the scene where the cat she loved put out on the street in the rain. I wonder if people realize that this was an act of such pain and angst. She loved that cat so much yet, it was herself she saw being put out in the rain, all alone, scared and not sure what was going to happen next.
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Summary: Vivid characters
Review: "Breakfast at Tiffany's," by Truman Capote, is a story about a woman named Holly Golightly. Holly has a charming and witty personality that everyone adores. She constantly struggles with herself, trying to find her perfect place, like Tiffiany's, a jewelry store in New York, but there just isn't one. So, she keeps searching. The characterization that Capote uses really makes the characters enjoyable to read about. How Holly reacts to the events in her life tells the story. This intense characterization of Holly, her moods and the way she behaves, makes the book easy, quick and enjoyable to read.
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Summary: Cheers to Truman Capote
Review: It's true, Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard are fabulous in the film. But the novel is a masterpiece. Capote writes an exquisite tale about the most endearing characters that I have ever met. Indeed, the novel reveals such a deep complexity in Holly's character, that I stop seeing Hepburn in the title role while reading the book. Instead, a new Holly emerged that is much more than the beautiful party girl that we know and love from the film. Her outward appearance of independence and vivaciousness conceals a deeply confused person with a troubled past that she is determined to defeat. I must admit, I do prefer the Hollywood "happily ever after" ending. Still, the novel left me hoping that Holly would someday find that place that feels like home. A wonderful read that I highly recommend.
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Summary: A Capote classis
Review: We've all seen the movie, but very few of us have read the book. I finally read it, and, boy, am I glad I did. It is so good. People always say that the book is better than the movie--no matter what the book or movie is. I generally say that they are two different mediums and cannot be compared: apples and oranges. In the case of BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S, the two (the book and the movie) are actually very close, but the book will give you insight that the movie won't. Read it. Enjoy it.
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