vintage_b's review against another edition
slow-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
2.0
This is classified as a classic American novel, and I have to agree to an extent. It is classic in that many people are familiar with it. After finally reading it myself, however, I can't help but think that it is a classic because of the film and how Audrey Hepburn played Holly Golightly. This is one of the rare instances where, I will say, the film far exceeded the novel. For me, this was due to the fact that the movie took the best of the book and fixed the worst. The "friendship" between Holly and her neighbor is superficial, and even the narrator acknowledges and observes how Holly only comes to him when she needs something. For me, the themes of this novel were not romance or friendship, but rather how we use others for our own gain. Capote does subtly address depression and anxiety within the two characters, but for me, that message was lost among the superficiality of Holly. Perhaps I will revisit this novel again and gain a different insight, but I was so disappointed in it upon my first read.
cheyenneisreading's review against another edition
3.0
Fun fact: Truman wanted to cast Marilyn Monroe as Holly Golightly. He also thought that the film too sympathetic towards Holly.
kaidonpeterson's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
i don't have anything particularly negative to say (except for the crazy racism) and nothing particularly positive (except for holly was an insanely well written character). just a good book. worth the read 1000%
pppinja's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nevillize's review against another edition
lighthearted
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
gaby_inz's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
epasnin's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
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
ercrl_34's review against another edition
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
reny5's review against another edition
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
unroxy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
4.0