NeedfulKings
12-31-2007, 10:52 AM
I admit that I knew very little of Capote or one of his most famous works, In Cold Blood, until a short time ago.
I read In Cold Blood and just watched the movie Capote and find the story (both of the book's content and Capote himself) very interesting.
The Book:
I found the story very intriguing and though the content was tragic, the novel was well written and full of Capote's passion. My one criticism of the story was later explained in the film Capote.
Spoilers for both the book and film:
In the book, I grew tired of the authors obsession with Perry Smith. After reading the details of the crime, I had little interest in who Smith was and I really didn't want some compassionate portrayal of him. He was a ruthless killer, but Capote spent many pages trying to analyze the "why's."
After watching the film, I now understand how much Capote was a part of the case and the story AND the killers life. I think to the point where he actually loved Smith. And, to think that this was the last novel he ever wrote is so amazing. It ruined him emotionally and after seeing the film, can understand why.
The Film:
Hoffman was amazing and every bit deserving of the Oscar he won. Especially after watching some of the bonus coverage, including an interview with Capote himself.
The relationship with he and Harper Lee was fun as well. I read Mockingbird last year (I think) and loved it! Someone told me that the character Dill was fashioned after Capote himself. I can see that!!!
If you haven't read the book or seen the film, I recommend you do both. I'm going to pick up some of Capote's earlier works and slip them into my TBR stack.
I read In Cold Blood and just watched the movie Capote and find the story (both of the book's content and Capote himself) very interesting.
The Book:
I found the story very intriguing and though the content was tragic, the novel was well written and full of Capote's passion. My one criticism of the story was later explained in the film Capote.
Spoilers for both the book and film:
In the book, I grew tired of the authors obsession with Perry Smith. After reading the details of the crime, I had little interest in who Smith was and I really didn't want some compassionate portrayal of him. He was a ruthless killer, but Capote spent many pages trying to analyze the "why's."
After watching the film, I now understand how much Capote was a part of the case and the story AND the killers life. I think to the point where he actually loved Smith. And, to think that this was the last novel he ever wrote is so amazing. It ruined him emotionally and after seeing the film, can understand why.
The Film:
Hoffman was amazing and every bit deserving of the Oscar he won. Especially after watching some of the bonus coverage, including an interview with Capote himself.
The relationship with he and Harper Lee was fun as well. I read Mockingbird last year (I think) and loved it! Someone told me that the character Dill was fashioned after Capote himself. I can see that!!!
If you haven't read the book or seen the film, I recommend you do both. I'm going to pick up some of Capote's earlier works and slip them into my TBR stack.