In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
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In Cold Blood
| Author(s) | Truman Capote |
|---|---|
| Published | 1965 |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House LLC |
| Genre(s) | True Crime |
| Age group | Adult |
In Cold Blood by Truman Capote is an adult true crime book, originally published in 1965.
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- Alcoholism
- Car accident
- Child abuse
- Death penalty
- Disordered eating
One of the killers goes on a food strike when he is in the cell for Death Row. There is a scene where it's revealed that the boyfriend of the daughter hasn't been eating much because he is grieving.
- Gun violence
- Hangings
- Homophobia (occasional mentions)
- Hospitalization
- Hostage situation
- Murder
- Pedophilia (mentioned)
There are mentions of one of the killers' attraction to kids and a scene where he flirts with a little girl, but laughs it off when the girl looks uncomfortable and the girl walks away from him.
- Racial slurs
- Racism
- Rape threat
One of the killer plans to rape the daughter of the family, but the other one threatens to kill him if he tries.
- Suicidal thoughts
- Suicide (mentioned)
- Trauma
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