In Cold Blood
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In Cold Blood
Truman Capote
5 people recommended it in 4 threads, 2011–2025.
What people on Hacker News said
Great crime story. It shows how small things can make a big difference. A seemingly inconsequential and small prison event where a man spreads a rumor about a family having lots of wealth in their household leads to a series of robberies which nightmares are made of. Completely true story and incredibly well written by Mr. Capote.
It convinced me that life is ruled by chaos. Small things and seemingly small events play a vital role in determining its outcome.
Where it comes up
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