In Cold BloodListening to In Cold Blood was close to having someone read the newspaper aloud to you. Scott Brick was absolutely neutral in his reporting of the text, lending accented language when appropriate, bur never over-the-top. There are some noticeable intakes of breath as Scott Brick launches into a sentence or two and; if you try to up the bass on your stereo, be aware there is no bass to “up!” Overall, however, this is a clean recording. The story itself is intriguing in that you know who, what where, when and, why up front, but you’re compelled to listen to the story anyway. The listener is eager to understand the dynamic between Perry Smith and Dick Hickock (the murderers) and how the KBI (Kansas Bureau of Investigation) puts the case together. The final discs address capital punishment and are definitely served as food for thought.
You can join @bostonbibliophi, @braincandybr and @lithousewife in their twitter listen-along of Truman Cappote's In Cold Blood from July 5-10, 2011. On July 10, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. EST, they will conclude with a discussion (on twitter.) The hashtag is #ICBaudio.
So far I really have to agree with your placement of ICB into the hallowed Audiobook Pantheon!
ReplyDeleteI wish I'd been able to join in the listen along, I read this, but would love to experience it in audio.
ReplyDeleteScott Brick is doing a great job narrating this book thus far. His reading is neutral and, to me, it makes it all the more creepy. I'm very happy with the book thus far. God help me as the killings start.
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