In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

In Cold Blood

Truman Capote

343 pages first pub 1965 (view editions)

nonfiction classics true crime dark informative tense slow-paced
Powered by AI (Beta)

In Cold Blood is ideal for readers who appreciate meticulously researched true crime narratives that delve deeply into the psychological complexities of both criminals and investigators, offering a chilling exploration of human nature and societal violence.

Description

Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood is both a masterpiece of journalism and a powerful crime thriller. Inspired by a 300-word article in the New York Times, Capote spent six years exploring and writing the story of Kansas farmer Herb Clutter, his family...

Read more

Community Reviews

4.02
based on 51,476 reviews

Moods

dark: 91%

informative: 46%

sad: 45%

tense: 45%

mysterious: 33%

reflective: 31%

emotional: 30%

challenging: 28%

adventurous: 5%


Pace

5% of readers chose fast
44% of readers chose medium
49% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...

Accept and close

By using The StoryGraph, you agree to our use of cookies.
We use a small number of cookies to provide you with a great experience.

Find out more