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Quote by Truman Capote

“Once a thing is set to happen, all you can do is hope it won't. Or will-depending. As long as you live, there’s always something waiting, and even if it’s bad, and you know it's bad, what can you do? You can’t stop living.”

Quote by Truman Capote

Book:In Cold Blood

Work

In Cold Blood is a groundbreaking true crime book that details the brutal murder of a family in Kansas and the investigation that followed. The narrative is based on extensive interviews with the killers and their families, offering a chilling look into the minds of the perpetrators and the impact of their actions on the community. more

Author

Truman Capote was an American author renowned for his distinctive narrative style and his works that frequently blurred the lines between fiction and non-fiction. His most celebrated novel, 'In Cold Blood,' is a seminal work in American literature, merging elements of true crime with literary fiction. Born on September 30, 1924, Capote passed away on August 25, 1984. more

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