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In Cold Blood

Truman Capote

Start date: December 16, 2014

Finish date: December 16, 2014

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Oct 30, 2012 Jason rated it really liked it

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A thought provoking, intriguing documentary account.

A non-fiction written with many of the positive attributes often only found in fiction: excellent character building and a casual easy-reading flow. You are really left feeling as though you know and understand, at least to some degree, each individual involved, as well as the whole town of Holcomb,KS. It really covers the events from start to finish and from every necessary point-of-view. The arc of the story is laid out flawlessly and withou ...more

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Nov 11, 2020 Sarina M rated it liked it · review of another edition

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I have been excited about this book for a long time, having heard it was the first True Crime book ever written, that Truman Capote was a childhood friend of Harper Lee (and the inspiration for Dill in her novel TKAM), and I kept reading about how well regarded, well written & well researched this book is.

There were a few things working against me. I chose to listen to the Audiobook, which was a mistake, since the narrator wasn't engaging (which is weird, because I think the same narrator read ...more

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Sep 14, 2016 Camille24 (camilleisreading) rated it it was amazing

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Fascinating. I totally understand why this is the paragon of excellent true crime narrative. Capote's extensive research meant I got to read the direct quotes from the murderers and the townspeople who knew the Clutters. This was a horrifying, senseless crime. It was however a fascinating subject. The detective work on this case was very good, especially considering the limitations of 1959-1962. Now, on to a happier read! ...more

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