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Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote

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mansikwatra's review against another edition

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3.0

This one falls in the rare category - " The movie is better".

stargazerfish0's review against another edition

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4.0

I only read the main story (this particular edition comes with a few short stories) and when it ended I actually missed Holly and her friendship with Paul, even more so than after the movie. I encourage everyone who has seen the movie to read the book if they want to see a more flawed, and, as a result, a more real Holly. I honestly wanted to read this book again right after I read it but I have some other books that I really want to read. I only gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because I felt like it ended too soon, but I'm kind of conflicted about giving it that rating because maybe its brevity is part of Holly's characterization.

kurrelina1's review against another edition

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challenging inspiring medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

One of my favorites so far!!

ecw199's review against another edition

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emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

catastrofe's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

fenkje's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I can certainly understand why this book is considered a classic. The writing is exemplary, and the story sufficiently engaging to maintain interest throughout. However, it did not captivate me as profoundly as I had anticipated. The narrative is heavily anchored by Holly Golightly and the protagonist's infatuation with her, which drives the entire plot. The novel is predominantly character-driven, with a strong emphasis on character development. Nonetheless, the storyline itself did not leave a lasting impression. While I recognize and appreciate its status as a classic, and I did enjoy it, it did not quite reach the level of being truly amazing in my eyes.