Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M.: Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and the Dawn of the Modern Woman by Sam Wasson

3.64 AVERAGE

brynnma's review against another edition

3.0
Some fun details but the author over writes and over states his case something awful. Still, lots of interesting factoids for fans of the movie.
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readersaurusrobin's review against another edition

4.0
Just the escape I needed. With a little something to think about, even!
Now, to re-watch the movie and read the original story. The Dawn of the Modern Woman, indeed! I missed the sociological commentary when I saw the movie -- Is it there?
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sunnykrystal's review against another edition

3.0
Easy read - I have to watch the film now! I loved hearing the details of Audrey's personal life and her onscreen.
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sincerelyhannahbee's review against another edition

5.0
A wonderful, insightful look into the making of one of the best classic movies of all time. Although documentary in nature, this book reads like a novel that keeps the reader interested from start to finish.
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kmeehlhause's review against another edition

2.0
Interesting background on the development and production of Breakfast at Tiffany's. However, given the title, I was hoping for more coverage of what it meant to be a "modern woman" in the 1960s and how this definition was influenced by both the movie and its leading lady.

kinda_like_shaft's review against another edition

4.0
Even though I've never seen the movie and actually just finished reading the story, I enjoyed this book enormously. Now I'll watch the movie...
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andrea_short's review against another edition

3.0
Simply written and the inside scoop I wanted.

gina_gina's review against another edition

3.0
I would give this 2.5 stars if I could. For me, this book fell between the two ratings. An interesting history and analysis of the film -- from script to impact. I think I would have enjoyed this more if it were a more academic book.
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aarrick's review against another edition

4.0
It's not everyday that you get a window into the inner workings of a movie so beloved and so endeared. People don't realize what it takes to make a movie, and this book does a great job of showing every aspect of the creation of Breakfast at Tiffany's. From the book penned by Truman Capote, to the rights purchased by the studio, creation of a screenplay, orchestration of a soundtrack, and the casting of the right actors, it is all detailed in this book. If you ever wondered how "Moon River" was created, why Blake Edwards was chosen to be the director, or how Audrey Hepburn felt about playing Holly Golightly, it's all here. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about it and now I want to see the movie again!
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forevererinyoung's review against another edition

4.0
A gem of a book. Transports you back in time and is a must read for any Breakfast at Tiffany's fan.