I just finished In Cold Blood

Best true crime book I've ever read. I cannot say enough good things about Truman Capote. What a remarkable achievement in writing. Amazing how much depth Capote brings to the killers, the victims, and the townsfolk.

The early parts of the book that deal with the victims are incredible. Really brings them to life which made it so much more tragic when they were murdered. I was especially moved by the mother. Her struggles with mental illness. The part where she cries because her mental illness is making her miss her whole life. I was blown away. Like an entire novel in one chapter.

Later when he focuses on the murderers you want to hate them. Nothing but pure cruelty and evil what they did. That's why Capote's ability to show their humanity is so special. Really elevates the book. Both of the killers are despicable but Capote is so damn good you can't help but feel for them. They deserve their fate but Capote makes you understand that the murderers aren't one dimensional pure evil killers, they are human beings with flaws, tragedy, and people that love them in their lives. I can't recommend this book enough. Absolutely incredible.