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Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Three Stories

Truman Capote

Start date: March 1, 2016

Finish date: March 31, 2016

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Aug 26, 2017 Christine rated it really liked it

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I'm glad I finally got around to reading (actually listening - a great audio) this novel. I really enjoyed it! ...more

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Oct 05, 2013 Pat rated it liked it

I wanted to read something light after finishing Manson, and this novella was listed as a hit in the 60s so I ordered it from the library. I remember the movie and assumed it was based on the book????? I am going to have to revisit the movie now because I found the book very, very different. The book was depressing to me; poor Lulamae from Tulip, TX trying to make up a life for herself making lots of bad turns! Winkipedia says Audrey Hepburn was embarrassed by the role???? It must have been pret ...more

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Jun 02, 2010 Annie Hartman rated it really liked it

I watched the movie first, which is something I don't generally do, but I don't mind imagining Audrey Hepburn while I read this-- I absolutely adore her! It was interesting to see what they left out of the movie or changed for the movie (i.e. a lot of choice language...)
Overall, I really loved it. Still my favorite movie, now also one of my favorite books! Pumped that I invested in the hard copy :) ...more

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