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Nonfiction · DarkThe true story of a murder in a Kansas farmhouse
In Cold Blood
See it on Amazon1966Moderate readSteady pace
What it is about
Capote’s account of the 1959 murder of the Clutter family in Holcomb, Kansas, and the killers’ trial and execution. His 1966 nonfiction novel helped create the true crime genre.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy narrative and idea-driven nonfiction, with a dark mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: True crime · Murder · America
Screen adaptation
In Cold Blood (1967)
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About the author
Truman Capote3 books on Tori BooksSimilar books
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