This book was interesting. What I enjoyed most about it was the characters-Truman Capote has made them each unique and paints a clear picture of their emotions and struggles throughout the book. He makes them so real, that you begin to feel your own emotions for and about them. You can't help but feel compassion and a bit of pity for "Fred" (the narrator) and every other man who falls in love with Holly. Holly's character is frustratingly spontaneous and seemingly random at the beginning. But just like "Fred" says, you fall in love with her-just like everyone does. As you learn about her past and her thoughts on life, you begin to understand why she is the way she is. I read it before I watched the movie. Without spoiling either for you, I can tell you the movie and the book are completely different-from the characters being slightly different to the ending being completely changed. I'm not sure which would be better-to watch the movie or read the book first. Either way, I would say you should definitely read the book and watch the movie at some point in your life. :)