Dec 29, 2009

In Cold Blood | Critical Overview

In 1965, reviewer George Steiner called In Cold Blood ‘‘more than a book; it is a happening.’’ He cited Capote's ‘‘superb journalistic skills’,’ and the resulting text was characterized as "masterful." Steiner reflected the sentiments of most critics, who were impressed by Capote's methods and engrossed by the story, which was written in such a way as to give, as Steiner noted, ‘‘psychological order to a piece of implacably authentic, documented life.’’ Frederick Dupee dubbed In Cold Blood ‘‘the best documentary account of American crime ever...