Sundays at Tiffany's

Written by Gabrielle Charbonnet and James Patterson

Narrated by Ellen Archer

Audrey is a sweet, funny, overweight, seven-year-old drama queen. Michael is her handsome, funny, 30-something Prince Charming of an imaginary friend. They talk about everything and love eating ice cream. But although no one else can see Michael, Audrey really can, clear as day.

He follows her every move, until one day, he has to leave her to lead her own life. "When you grow up, you won't remember me, Audrey." Yet Audrey always remembered Michael; she thought of him often. Leading a lonely life, she never really found a real friend who could match up to him.

Twenty years later, he's back. On the surface, it seems as if he hasn't changed at all, but now her 30-something Prince Charming can feel pain, both physical and emotional, and he can experience true love.

Sundays at Tiffany's is a heart-warming romance about a girl who, until now, has lived her life on the sidelines, about what it feels like to fall in love, a tale of soulmates and even guardian angels.

A Random House UK audio production.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Random House UK Audio
• Release date: Apr 24, 2008
• ISBN: 9781407003092

Reviews for Sundays at Tiffany's

[preston.kringle · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

An interesting look at the bond between a person and their imaginary friend. Interesting story yet parts seemed a little farfetched to make sense as well as parts with negative view of the world. Overall a quick read consisting of an emotional middle and ending.

[auntie0nanuuq · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

3 1/2

- 1/2 for being so predictable & sappy sweet.... However, it made me glad to read about true love, standing up for oneself, dumping butt-heads.... I teared up a lot, and was sad, because I know there is no such thing..... But maybe it gives one hope.

I read this in one sitting, it was easy to read and pretty well written....

I never thought I'd ever read this, but when 2 copies came to my desk from the booksale at the same time, I saw in the catalog it was a popular book. So I added one (as a second copy) and I kept the other to read.... It will go back to the booksale.

[thebacklistbook · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Sundays at Tiffany's was a bit of a drab read, however it did start out with a good story line. A little girl grows up to remember her childhood imaginary friend, a man she will eventually come to love. it is heartwarming at least.

[suequeblue · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I really didn't like the style of writing in this book. It seemed childish and choppy. The story itself was okay, and I think could have been much more developed and interesting. I'm just glad I didn't spend any money on it-I borrowed it from my mom.!

[hobbitprincess · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I would describe this book as a whimsical, easy read that was the perfect escape for a rainy afternoon. I really like the characters - by the end, I even liked the unlikable ones. It's a mixture of romance and fantasy (sort of) that does make you think a bit. The unanswered "How?" that goes along with reading about Michael and Jane, especially about Michael, is the only thing that bothered me. I suppose it's best left up to our imaginations. Great literature this is not, but it was certainly entertaining.

[whybehave2002 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Fantastic! I truly had no idea where this story was going to take me. An absolute pleasure to read!

[lbm007 · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

*gag* Too mushy.

[brittanybarnes-1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Two things I love: Christmas and love stories. This book embodies both beautifully in a book that tells a fictional romantic story of a childhood love.

[cherybear · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Not for me. Imaginary friend from childhood reappears when you're an adult? A fairy tale that reads a little bit like a children's book, but then there's the sex scenes. . . Stick to Alex Cross, Mr. Patterson.

[cat1ballou · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I came to this book with something of a bias - I'm not generally a James Patterson fan, and I have already expressed my wariness of books that are co-authored. Turns out my wariness was not to be assuaged this time around.

[ellenavondale · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Just a sweet little book. You won't remember it three days after you read it, except to say, "Oh, yeah. I read that. It was sweet."
There was a twist or two, well, at least they tried for a twist or two. Much longer and the book would have been annoying. A pleasant way to spend an afternoon with no real angsting.

[tonile4helena · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

To say it simply, I loved this. It's beautifully written, detailed enough to make you feel as though the characters are real. I cried along with Jane and Michael in their struggle to overcome significant limitations to their romance. If you enjoyed Time Traveller's Wife, you'll enjoy this nearly as much!

[ellen1213_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Just a sweet little book. You won't remember it three days after you read it, except to say, "Oh, yeah. I read that. It was sweet."
There was a twist or two, well, at least they tried for a twist or two. Much longer and the book would have been annoying. A pleasant way to spend an afternoon with no real angsting.

[jess3771 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Sweet and romantic, this was a great read on a rainy afternoon.

[imperfectcj · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Rather sickly-sweet, plot-driven novel. Quick, fun, read, but I doubt it will stick with me. Similar premise to The Time Traveler's Wife, which I think was a much better book.

Oh, and I found the repeated mention of coffee ice cream with rivers of hot fudge sauce to be really annoying. Reminded me of a story I wrote when I was in third grade. I had a little thing in there I just loved and insisted on putting it in way too many times. But hey, I was in third grade.

[leseratte30 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Similar to a Nicholas Sparks book. Many twists and turns in the end.

Easy, fast to read. Interesting, new storyline.

[jbemrose_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Lonely Little girl named Jane Margaux had an Imaginary friend named michael. When Jane was 9yrs old michael has to lleaves her then twenty-three years later Michael come backs in Jane's life. She remember him but michael does not know why she remembers him because she was not to remember him after he leaves her at 9years old. They end up fall in love with each other. I realy like this book.

[rainpebble_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

As the story begins eight year old Jane is sitting havingan ice cream sundae whilst her imaginary adult friend,Michael, has a dish of melon balls. They enjoy eachothers company so much and go to museums, parks,and just spend time together. Jane's mother, Vivienne,is a constant critic of Jane and is not happy unlessshe is finding fault with her. No one can see Michaelbut Jane.When Jane turns nine, Michael tells her that he must go;that all people like him who come to befriend childrenmust leave their children when the child turns nine yearsof age. He tells her that she won't even remember himand that it will be all right.However, Jane never forgets Michael, though she some-times does doubt if he was ever actually real. She doesnot have a happy childhood nor life. But the story movesahead to when Jane is in her thirties and somethingamazing happens.This is a beautiful little 'chick lit' story and I loved it. Iliked the characters I was supposed to like and dislikedthe ones I was supposed to dislike.This book was what I needed the last couple of days.Reading it brought an ease to my heart that I desperatelyneeded. I recommend it to people who are in need of alight, heart felt story and to those who enjoy this type ofread. I rated it a 4 out of 5 star read.

[mickyfine · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Jane's imaginary friend Michael was the best thing in her life when she was a child. But on her ninth birthday he left her, as the rules dictated believing that she would forget him like all the other children. But Jane promises to never forget and she doesn't. Many years later, while on a break between imaginary friend assignments, Michael encounters Jane as an adult. Their friendship springs back to life bringing love with it but the powers that control Michael's life could force him to leave Jane behind again and break her heart just as badly.I picked this book up after watching the tv movie on the W network with Alyssa Milano. The idea of there being a network of imaginary friends who are assigned to children who need them was such a fascinating one that I was eager to see how the book dealt with it. While not disappointed with this book, I think I enjoyed the movie adaptation more. So many plot points came out of nowhere with no lead-up and seemed to exist for the sake of having something happen. The rules and structures associated with imaginary friends were barely sketched out and subplots appeared and disappeared without much resolution. Jane and Michael's relationship was only mildly interesting to watch develop but I found the movie more emotionally affecting than the book was, and the book makes several efforts to go to the sad place. Not an exciting read but an interesting premise with an ok ending.

[irinka87 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

One of the best love stories ever told! I was so sad when it was over. Definitely a must read for any chicklit/romance fan! James Patterson doesn't let you down!

[kakadoo202 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

i actually read this book again after three years since i had no recollection that i have read it before. cute story with happy end. predictable but entertaining for a quick read on the plane or beach.

[bgknighton · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A nice little romance with a sweet twist. You always need a really good friend.....

[cassandralynne_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I just finished the book and it is really cute. The story line is highly unrealistic but with a good imagination anything is possible right? The story...moreI just finished the book and it is really cute. The story line is highly unrealistic but with a good imagination anything is possible right? The story is about a woman who lost her imaginary friend when she turned nine but they run into each other again many years later. (In a way it reminded me of the movie Drop Dead Fred. The two had so much in common: a mousey main character ruled over by her controlling mother, a horrible self-centered boyfriend, and an imaginary friend that returns and gives the main character the strength to tell everyone to shove it and live her life.) Then, as in all great sappy novels, they fall in love and overcome the things in life that make them miserable. And they all live happily ever after. The end. It is easy to follow even though the point of view changes from Jane's to third person that follows Michael depending on the chapter. Not crazy about he end. I think there was potential for a really great ending but with Jane's mother's unrealistic change of heart it sort of fell flat. The novel is short and sweet (at times really really sugary sweet) - if it had been much longer I think it would have lost my interest. Overall, I liked it.

[auntangi · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A fun, quick, slightly predictable, but not in a bad way, read. It can easily be read in a weekend...and keep some tissues handy, you might need them.

[sara0518_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I've read this book multiple times and loved it every time. It's a beautiful story and it's inspiring. It never fails to surprise me at the end.

[jasminemarie · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This book had a lot of potential, but overall it lacked depth. It felt a little bit like "The Time Traveler's Wife" and the movie, "City of Angels" all mixed up into one. Definitely a sweet love story with an interesting premise, but I wanted more from it. The writing was a little too straightforward for me and very much felt like a man writing a love story. NOTE: I am not prejudiced against men and do NOT think that they are incapable of writing great love stories (i.e., The Notebook was written by a man, Nicholas Sparks, and it was beautiful). The story felt like a mediocre romantic comedy where you enjoyed the ride albeit a predictable one.

[lmm831 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I have to say that I was very disappointed in this book. First, it took me a very long time to get into it. I was a little bored from the beginning. I knew going into it that this was going to be a pretty predictable story and it was. To start I was drawn to Jane Margaux and relationship with her imaginary friend and her predictable boring adult life and relationship with her mother. Once her imaginary friend Micheal reenters her life is where I felt the plot and story began to fall apart. It felt like a rushed end to the story without much thought to what was going on. I feel like I expected more from James Patterson. While I am not sure that I have read any of his previous books I have heard great things about him and I just feel disappointed in this story. I feel like he put his name on the book for publicity for the other writer. So with that being said, I give this book 2 1/2 stars. It would be a good read if you just wanted something to pass the time.

[suziemaxxedout · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

A fluffy little confection of a book as yummy as the signature sundae in it--coffee ice cream with hot fudge sauce. Jane ate that sundae at the St. Regis every Sunday until she was eight with her imaginary friend, Michael. He helped her through some very trying years, but contrary to his promise, Jane never forgot him. They meet again after Jane is all grown up, and a very satisfying finish is the result. Try it and see.

[burnit99 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

A pretty fair story about a lonely little girl, Jane, with a powerful and negligent mother, and an imaginary friend, a perfect man named Michael. He leaves her when she's nine, saying that other children need him, and she'll forget him. Years later, Jane is in her thirties, engaged to a narcissistic actor and still lonely, and Michael comes back into her life. Of course, now it's love, but the pesky fact of him being an imaginary friend gets in the way, until it doesn't. Not a bad story, but amazingly in a story about a real imaginary friend who comes into the real world, the most unbelievable thing here is the idea that Jane's mother really loved her and was proud of her all along, and only did those nasty things to prepare her for the real world. Nope nope nope nope.

[kritik_14 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I remember reading this book two years ago. Fromm what I remember this book was beautiful and I enjoyed it very much. I will re-read and post my review