In Cold Blood

This book proves to show that Capote is a very interesting and creative individual. I loved the instant spark he had to write about the Clutter's when he heard of the murders the very first time. He went straight to the source, and became part of Holcomb's life for months, without taking no for an answer. Capote talked to everyone, even the murderers! He did not leave until the story was finished, and that to me shows passion and dedication in writing. To top it all off, he started a brand new genre to write this book!

I am interested in the story, and want to know what happens next. However when the book goes into great detail about how things were, it gets kind of tedious. I just want to know what happens!! Not all of it is boring. I love the creepy thoughts Capote gives readers when the Clutters are still alive. He states the last time that Nancy will ever answer the phone. As well as Mr. Clutter's last walk home from work. "Then, touching the brim of his cap, he headed for home and the day's work, unaware that it would be the last"(13). It's spine-chilling! I like reading the dialogue because the story seems to move a little faster. It's easy to sense that the Holcomb residents are uneasy. They are still in shock over what happened. "'Funny, but you know, Bess? I'll bet that he wasn't afraid. I mean, however it happened, I'll bet right up to the last he didn't believe it would. Because it couldn't. Not to him'"(117). The scariest part of the book is that it's a true story. It only proves to show that bad things happen, and they can happen anywhere.