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Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote

50 reviews

cherryredmarlene's review against another edition

fast-paced

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

3.5

3 stars for Breakfast at Tiffany‘s itself but 3.5 because I liked the other stories included in this edition, especially “A Diamond Guitar”. I actually don’t see the value Breakfast at Tiffany’s has for readers today except your interested in Truman Capote’s works in general. The society and people depicted in this are all quite disgusting, very naturally racist and white supremacy also isn't anything other than some quirky character trait  in here. I of course see how racism at that time was much more widely accepted than today and can differentiate, but because in Breakfast at Tiffany’s I don’t see any other aspect than the writing style (which is good but also doesn’t blow your mind) for which this story would be worth reading, I am a little disappointed after finishing it and expected a bit more since this story is made out to be so iconic. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Violence, Grief, Lesbophobia, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

laineydunne's review against another edition

dark emotional slow-paced

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

1.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Lesbophobia, Cultural appropriation, Toxic friendship, and War

Of its time, outdated, wouldn't read again, homophobic and racial slurs aplenty. Extra stories were very strange. I liked the idea that a stranger can become any type of person that you need them to become

nocturnath's review against another edition

fast-paced

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

4.25

(I'm editing my score from 3.75 to a 4.25. After thinking about it a little bit more and learning more about Truman Capote, I actually appreciate Breakfast at Tiffany's more... and have become more iffy regarding the movie)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs and Lesbophobia

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Homophobia

Minor: Drug use and Miscarriage

grannycat's review against another edition

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, and Lesbophobia

Minor: Ableism

danah_kmt's review against another edition

fast-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Racial slurs, Racism, Xenophobia, and Alcohol

Moderate: Abandonment

Minor: Miscarriage

lavitadivio's review against another edition

inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Racism, Police brutality, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

mjss's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious medium-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Racial slurs

Minor: Homophobia

erinlouise7's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Racial slurs, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, and War

gray361's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective fast-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

4.0

Everything I thought I knew about the main character of this book from posters of Audrey Hepburn and collective pop culture surrounding the movie--did not quite capture the mood of this novella. Holly Golightly (the one within the pages of this book) is completely unpredictable and very entertaining. I haven't actually seen the movie (oops) so I came in pretty blind about the storyline. And spoiler alert: there really isn't one! It's just a character study and series of vignettes about a fearlessly confident, wacky, vivacious young woman determined to reinvent herself on the Upper East Side as a glamorous party girl. This isn't a cutesy, cleaned up story; there are some dark elements to it involving Holly's past that feel more than a little icky when held up to a modern day light. But all in all, this short, peppy little story has a lot of heart to it and for lack of a better word, is a total vibe. Perfect quick plane read!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Miscarriage

thebibliobibuli's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, Racial slurs, and Racism

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Drug use, Miscarriage, and War