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Truman Capote's masterpiece. A book about a brutal murder in Kansas, for which the killers have no apparent motive.
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Pros
Pro Truman Capote's masterpiece
This nonfiction novel was written in 1966 and it's his best literary work.
Pro Well done research
If you look past Capote's narrative techniques, which may make some people wonder if it's truly a real story, the more you read you will find that the research is actually very well done.
Pro Several formats available
The book can be obtained in paperback, hardcover, audiobook and e-book(kindle) formats.
Cons
Con Long
Some people may find it longer than they'd like, as per their Amazon reviews.