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Dec 11, 2023Anita_Dickey rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I read this book for the 52 books in 52 weeks reading challenge. I used the 2023 reading challenge prompt read a book related to the word murder. It was ok. I found it a little slow in spots, but overall good. It is also on Listopia's 300…
Oct 15, 2023chrpha17 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
In Cold Blood, by Truman Capote is a novel that uses aspects of fictional storytelling to explore the true story of the murder of the Clutter family in Kansas, America. I genuinely enjoyed the way the story was written, which was…
Aug 31, 2023ericgrinwis rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Gripping, read like a crime fiction novel but brilliantly adapted to real life events. I was captivated by the detail to every character and how well Capote portrayed these events. Amazing read, holds up well to time.
Mar 06, 2023lcvoth23 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Well-written, nicely paced and hard to put down, Truman Capote's account of the Clutter murders is definitely a classic. It's an interesting take on the traditional murder mystery format since you see the story through the killers'…
Mar 04, 2023reinelune rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
First read when probationary PO in 1975.
Jan 18, 2023black_crow_250 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Classic true crime. Must read if you like this genre. I remember seeing the movie when I was young. The book is equally excellent.
Oct 25, 2022loonylovesgood rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A chilling true-crime story that still stands the test of time. I read it in the mountains during vacation and couldn't put it down!
Oct 12, 2022Kimberleygray rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Really well written book. Its a true story based on a real crime. The unique part for me was it is written like a fiction book. The story is not just a bunch of facts on a page but written in a way that the story comes off the page. It…
Oct 09, 2022AndrewLi07 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
How does someone slaughter an entire family of four overnight and get away with it? In Cold Blood by Truman Capote is a gripping and thrilling true story of the random gruesome murder of the Clutter family in Holcomb, Kansas in 1959. The…
Sep 10, 2022LibDivy rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
In Cold Blood by Truman Capote is a textbook example of a murder mystery story. However, that does not mean I found it to be a boring read, to say the least. With a well-structured plot and deep dives into the different characters, it…
Aug 28, 2022TheVioletAlchemist rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I had to read this book for my APENG summer homework, and at first, I was skeptical. I had never really read true crime books before and could not imagine enjoying them. But I was wrong—I did enjoy it. As much as I could for a book about…
Feb 24, 2022MrsRedbeard rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Well written interesting read. Must read classic that was a page turner.
Oct 20, 2021
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Oct 11, 2021rembert rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Dick and Perry plot to rob the Clutter family, who is known as the wealthiest family in Holcum, Kansas. They arrive at the Clutter house and things don’t go exactly as Dick and Perry had Imagined. What will Dick and Perry do? Read the…
Sep 27, 2021ndmastro rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a fascinating and gripping book. It reads like fiction and is hard to stomach, especially when you keep reminding yourself it's a true story.
Aug 11, 2021hamat3 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I read this book in high school, and it is masterfully written and an unforgettable story. This would be an amazing book even if it were fictional, but the fact that this was reality makes it an even more haunting read.
May 17, 2021DBRL_ReginaF rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I lived in Garden City from third grade to eighth grade. I've been to the largest free swimming pool. I've driven by the Clutter house with it's tree-lined drive. I have avoided reading this book forever because it was just too close to…
Apr 06, 2021Tony_Jeffers rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The Love of money is the root of all evil: 1 Timothy 6:10. As in the time these terrible crimes took place we are living in a time of extreme economic disparity of wealth. Less than 1% of us hoarding over 50% of the wealth with their…
Nov 11, 2020dstradling rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
You can really tell that this book was written before the term "psychopath" was well-known. Capote is clearly absolutely fascinated and horrified, and maybe confused, by the actions of these two serial killers and career…
Jul 22, 2020AlexaLe rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Most of the time, we never really get to see a murder with the perspective of the murderer in mind. In Cold Blood, by Truman Capote, allows us to do just that by telling the tragic true story of the murder of a family in Kansas by Perry…
May 11, 2020Mztripp rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
A real exercise in commitment. This book drug on like January 2020. The side tangents were confusing and the writing style very dull.
May 06, 2020AndreaG_KCMO rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A riveting, nuanced examination of the crime and trial of Perry Smith and Richard Hickock. Capote explores issues of psychology, law, religion, and family life in his vast recreation of community upheaval. With detailed description of the…
Feb 16, 2020dalewsaville rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Capote's book deserves the "masterpiece" designation. I found the book to be riveting and suspenseful, despite knowing the story through two different movies ("In Cold Blood" and "Capote"). It reads like a well written novel, opening on…
Jul 19, 2019deborahbates rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Probably good if you are into the True Crime genre. It was on my reading list for school, I found it a little dull and a little unpleasant.
Jun 02, 2019
“Imagination of course can open any door, turn the key and let terror walk right in.” -Truman Capote, author The author, Truman Capote, paints a vivid picture of the scene, the times, and the people involved as he develops…