In Cold Blood

Interesting Facts

• The book is based on real events and recounts the brutal murder of the Clutter family in Kansas in 1959.
• Truman Capote spent six years researching the case and interacting with the murderers to create an accurate and detailed narrative.
• Capote is considered one of the pioneers of the 'nonfiction novel' genre, as the book combines elements of journalism and fiction.
• Capote worked on the book with Harper Lee, author of «To Kill a Mockingbird», who assisted him in gathering materials and conducting interviews.
• The book became a bestseller and received widespread critical acclaim, and it was adapted into a film in 1967.