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In Cold Blood: A True Account of a Multiple Murder and Its Consequences
In Cold Blood A True Account of a Multiple Murder and Its Consequences
Author: Truman Capote
On November 15, 1959, in the small town of Holcomb, Kansas, four members of the Clutter family were savagely murdered by blasts from a shotgun held a few inches from their faces. There was no apparent motive for the crime, and there were almost no clues. — Five years, four months and twenty-nine days later, on April 14, 1965, Richard Eugene Hicko...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780451154460
ISBN-10: 0451154460
Publication Date: 10/1/1967
Pages: 384
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3.9 stars, based on 34 ratings
Publisher: New Amercan Library
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
Members Wishing: 12
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reviewed In Cold Blood: A True Account of a Multiple Murder and Its Consequences on + 2 more book reviews
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Capote's classic account of the Kansas murder said to be among the first 'literary journalism' genre.
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Not my typical reading choice but found this eerily fascinating. Interesting character study of the two murderers.
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I never knew what Truman Capote was famous for, but after reading this book, it is clear. He should be one of the classic American authors that you have to read in school.


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