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A review by applesaucecreachur
In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
dark
informative
sad
tense
slow-paced
3.0
What made In Cold Blood important is not just its place in history as a leader in modern true crime, but also in its ability to inspire empathy for all involved parties: Victims, killers, the law, and the affected townspeople. Truman Capote was apparently thorough in his collection of accounts. To be sure, this retelling has its problems, not all of which were poorly-aged language; I must wonder about the stories that Capote intentionally or ignorantly omitted. I appreciated this novel for what it was and what it contributes to even, potentially, restorative justice with its empathetic tilt – Alongside its problems, this appears to be an example of thorough journalism. I just don't see myself needing to read it again.
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Suicide
Minor: Fatphobia and Sexism