This is a book club episode. In it, Travis and Amanda will discuss and analyze the first half of IN COLD BLOOD by Truman Capote. You should expect full “spoilers,” discussions of rhetorical elements, and celebrations / critiques of style and substance.
From the cover: “As Truman Capote reconstructs the murder and the investigation that led to the capture, trial, and execution of the killers, he generates both mesmerizing suspense and astonishing empathy. IN COLD BLOOD is a work that transcends its moment, yielding poignant insights into the nature of American violence.”