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It was interesting to me to think about my perspective and perception of the book as read through much of it with out any background knowledge, then later learning that it was a true story! What an interesting story to write about for a first time introduction into a new genre (nonfiction novel.)
Although I was offended at hearing much of the language (I usually listen to books on tape...), I was grateful that Capote did a good job of making these characters "real," and also I was grateful he did ...more
Although I was offended at hearing much of the language (I usually listen to books on tape...), I was grateful that Capote did a good job of making these characters "real," and also I was grateful he did ...more
Very sad tragic story
Let me start this of by pointing out that this is simply not my genre. I find crime interesting but I am very picky about writing style. I would have expected Capote to use a different style but this read as boring and bland fiction. You know who done it, you know why, you know how, almost from the beginning but it drags on and on.
If you like true crime give it a shot but I think it is best I stick with other things.
If you like true crime give it a shot but I think it is best I stick with other things.
I read In Cold Blood during a three day snow storm in New England over a long weekend when we were snowed in. The grey weather, the days when the sun never seemed to rise and the cold all lent itself well to the atmosphere of Truman's book.
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