In Cold Blood by Truman Capote Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of In Cold Blood
Book Review: Each One Needed the Other
Summary: 5 Stars
What can I add that 450 other reviewers have already written? This book reminded me of the true crime book entitled Judgment Ridge in which two teen-age boys murdered two Dartmouth professors. Each one needed the other in order to carry out the dastardly dark deed. The same is true in the book In Cold Blood. I watched the movie once, then read the book, and watched the movie once more. Usually when you watch a movie and then read the book of the same story significant differences are noticeable. That is not the case here. I found that both the book and movie follow each other very closely. As is the situation with murder cases of this sort there are no winners. Six people are needlessly dead which includes the murderers, when their sure-fire scheme to get rich goes awry. It would be profitable if others who are contemplating foolproof, in their minds, schemes could learn from cases such as this the book will have served its purpose.Book Review: Edge of Your Seat Thriller
Summary: 5 Stars
There is no disputing that Capote is one of the greats. Much of Truman's work is excellent, but this book takes the cake. A page turner that will have you questioning the security of your own home. Warning: If you live in a rural community and decide to read this book you may find it difficult to sleep!Book Review: Eye for an eye makes the whole world blind
Summary: 4 Stars
In this novel, by Truman Capote, the 1959 murders of the Clutter residence and the aftermath was broken down and recorded with great detail by Capote. On November 14 of 1959 Perry Smith and Dick Hickock murdered Herbert Clutter and all of his family in a botched robbery. On a whim from an old jail buddy, the two broke into the Clutter home on that dreary night in 1959 and fired 4 shots that would end up killing 6 people.
This book is unlike any other crime novel I have read, because it is more than 200 pages about a crime that took place many years ago. It is an examination on the ripple effect on the community. How the murders effected everyone in the small town of Holcomb. Capote interviewed the whole town and captured the spirit of the town after these events. He also examined Dick and Perry with great deal and gave great insight into the trail, sentencing and execution of these two men. It was a wonderful book that really depicted the effect of a murder in a small town like this.
Book Review: Good Book
Summary: 4 Stars
It's an American classic and I'm glad I finally read it. I'm not sure if the younger generations will appreciate it as much.Book Review: Good Book--Good Service
Summary: 4 Stars
I have read the book before. This was a gift. The receipient was delighted with it. It came in a timely manner. The service I have received frokm Amazon has been consistently reliable.