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Podcast: Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill
Episode: 371: Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote
Description: With special guest Longinus, the boys drink and review Saranac Caramel Porter, then discuss Truman Capote's Breakfast at Tiffany's as part of their "shortcut to the classics" series.
They start with a quick bio of Truman Capote, then dig in to the novella.
The story is set in WW2, and it's important to get the movie out of your head before you read the book.
Holly Golightly is the star of the book. She's a young woman who uses men for their money. It's not clear if she's more call girl or escort...