It was interesting to me to think about my perspective and perception of the book as read through much of it with out any background knowledge, then later learning that it was a true story! What an interesting story to write about for a first time introduction into a new genre (nonfiction novel.) 
 Although I was offended at hearing much of the language (I usually listen to books on tape...), I was grateful that Capote did a good job of making these characters "real," and also I was grateful he didn't get too gory in explanation of the crime itself. I thought Capote did a great job of drawing compassion out of the reader for the murders and at the same time shocking you with the reality of their crimes. It was entertaining and suspenseful, and yet there was a definite dry realist narrative, which made me appreciate Capote's honest approach at telling it how it was with out aggrandizing. I would recommend it on those merits alone, but it is also a key book in American history literature as most will agree!