John Hollowell's critical analysis of Truman Capote's novel In Cold Blood focuses on the way Capote used journalism and fiction to try to create a new form of writing (82-84). Capote first involves his reader. “This immediacy, this fascinating 'you are there' effect, derives less from the sensational facts (which are understated) than from the 'fictitious' techniques employed by Capote” (Hollowell 82). Capote takes historical facts and introduces scenes, dialogue, and points of view to help draw the reader in (Hollowell 82). Capote also took into consideration which pieces of information to use based on their dramatic appeal (Hollowell 82). His talent led him to figure out what would have the most meaning and impact to make the story flow for the reader. “Conversations of the Clutters' close friends, lead detectives, and even the killers themselves are powerfully rendered” (Hollowell 82). Additionally, Capote uses dialogue to advance his story and create suspense. His use of point of view helps manipulate the plot. Capote's use of an omniscient narrator "promotes 'objectivity' and suggests, at the same time, a complex pattern of cause-and-effect relationships surrounding crime" (Hollowell 83). The narrator tries to present the facts and remain objective. When he tries to explain events or add a fraction of moral to the story, he immediately reverts to using simple narration. Hollowell states that Capote must have realized that only one point of view was still being presented through his narrative (83). Even if the events could be controlled, "any attempt to write a narrative account involves establishing a 'fiction' that best fits the facts as they are known"... middle of the paper... k" (84 ). However, failed to recognize that earlier works by Stendhal, Dreiser and Dostoevski also used similar techniques in true crime stories. Overall, In Cold Blood provides an example of events of the 1960s, such as senseless crimes, senseless violence, social dislocations and failure of conventional morality (Hollowell 84).“Ultimately, Capote's story of Perry and Dick and the Clutter family transcends the here and now, the merely local and particular that are the hallmarks of journalism” (Hollowell 84). there is no way to deny that Capote made an extraordinary attempt to bring journalism and literature together (84 Works Cited Hollowell, John "Truman Capote's 'Nonfiction Novel.' Fact and fiction: the new journalism and the non-fiction novel." Contemporary literary criticism 19 (1981): 82-84.