In Cold Blood by Truman Capote Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of In Cold Blood
Book Review: Great True Story
Summary: 5 Stars
Great book, book is written well. He is a classic that will live on and so will this book!Book Review: Great product great price!
Summary: 5 Stars
This seller said the product was in good condition, but it was great! The hard cover and the spine are in wonderful condition, unlike books that you would find in a public library. I have a high school student that needs this book for a summer reading project due on the first day of school. Thanks so much!Book Review: Great read
Summary: 5 Stars
My interest in this book stemmed from the Hoffman film. It turns out to be a fantastic read. Investigation into the book prior to reading talked about how violent and disturbing it was, but it struck me as being more sad than anything. What happened to the family was horrible, yet the sympathy that I think Capote was trying to evoke for the murderer, which I didn't want to associate with. Didn't really appreciate the seemingly contrived end meeting, but probably had more to do with finishing Frey's fairytale. Highly recommend.Book Review: Groundbreaking Work
Summary: 4 Stars
The remarkable thing about this book is that it's a true story written like a novel. Capote took the true story of a small town murder in Kansas and wrote it in a way that had never been done before. Unlike your typical true crime book, this one included skilled character development and masterful prose. It was as if I was reading a fictional murder mystery but much better. This book is unique in that you can enjoy the writing itself as well as the unfolding of the story. Especially if you like a good mystery, this is well worth a read.Book Review: Haunting and memorable
Summary: 4 Stars
With so many excellent reviews already written here, I'll keep mine brief. In Cold Blood is absolutely chilling. Capote masterfully builds anticipation and suspense, chronicling the story of two parolees trekking across Kansas to engage in one of the most brutal, heinous murders in Kansan history. Overly long at times, as Capote spared very little detail, In Cold Blood is, nonetheless, the definition of a true-crime novel.