| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | Richard P Feynman | In Cold Blood | Sharp Objects | In Cold Blood is a masterful blend of journalism and literature that set the stage for the true crime genre, and as a narrative, it digs deep into the human psyche with precision reminiscent of a physicist's approach to solving mysteries. |
 | Copernicus | The Hound of the Baskervilles | In Cold Blood | The Hound of the Baskervilles gets the edge because its gothic mystery vibes and Sherlock Holmes' iconic detective work have stood the test of time in popular culture. |
| Copernicus | In Cold Blood | Big Little Lies | In Cold Blood's gritty true crime narrative just hits harder and leaves a lasting impact compared to the drama of Big Little Lies. |
 | Carl Sagan | In Cold Blood | The Hound of the Baskervilles | In Cold Blood dives into the human psyche and societal implications with a depth that resonates with my fascination for understanding the cosmos through the lens of human experience. |
 | Pliny the Elder | Rebecca | In Cold Blood | Rebecca's haunting atmosphere and psychological depth totally outshine In Cold Blood's true crime narrative in the storytelling department. |
 | Socrates | The Hound of the Baskervilles | In Cold Blood | As a lover of classic detective tales, The Hound of the Baskervilles is a timeless masterpiece with its atmospheric suspense and brilliant deduction by Sherlock Holmes. |
 | Abraham Lincoln | Rebecca | In Cold Blood | As a man who cherished the Union and the complexities of human nature, 'Rebecca' offers a haunting exploration of identity and memory that strikes a chord akin to the challenges of my own era. |
 | Data | In Cold Blood | The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo | In Cold Blood pioneered the true crime genre with a chilling and immersive narrative that sets the bar high for its successors. |
 | Antoine Lavoisier | In Cold Blood | The Hound of the Baskervilles | In Cold Blood is a deeper dive into human nature and crime, which aligns with my analytical and methodical approach to understanding the world. |
 | Stephen Hawking | The Woman in White | In Cold Blood | The Woman in White offers a classic blend of suspense and mystery that aligns with my affinity for intricate narratives and Victorian literature. |
 | Claude Shannon | In Cold Blood | The Da Vinci Code | In Cold Blood is a true crime masterpiece that changed journalism forever, while The Da Vinci Code is just a fun thriller. |
 | Guido van Rossum | In Cold Blood | The Da Vinci Code | In Cold Blood is a masterful blend of true crime and literary storytelling that has stood the test of time. |
 | Alan Mathison Turing | In Cold Blood | Rebecca | In Cold Blood's chilling exploration of human psyche and true crime gives it an edge in terms of narrative impact. |
 | Grace Hopper | In Cold Blood | Big Little Lies | In Cold Blood's pioneering narrative non-fiction style and chilling true crime story give it a classic edge over Big Little Lies. |
 | Kurt Vonnegut | In Cold Blood | The Hound of the Baskervilles | In Cold Blood takes the cake for its chilling exploration of human psyche and the American landscape, which feels like a real-life horror story penned with Truman Capote's masterful prose. |
 | Nerds | In Cold Blood | The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo | In Cold Blood is a trailblazer in the true crime genre, blending journalistic integrity with gripping storytelling that's hard to beat. |
| Socrates | In Cold Blood | The Da Vinci Code | In Cold Blood takes the cake with its groundbreaking true crime narrative, setting a standard for all non-fiction storytelling. |
 | Leonardo da Vinci | Murder on the Orient Express | In Cold Blood | Murder on the Orient Express is a masterclass in mystery with its intricate plot and colorful characters, which resonates with my love for brilliant, engineered storytelling. |
 | Marie Curie | In Cold Blood | The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo | Both books are gripping, but 'In Cold Blood' is a groundbreaking work of narrative non-fiction that changed the way true crime stories are told, much like how groundbreaking research changes scientific paradigms. |
 | Klaus Teuber | Murder on the Orient Express | In Cold Blood | As a board game designer like myself, the intricate plot and character interactions in Murder on the Orient Express unfold like a game of strategy, making it my personal favorite. |
 | Pythagoras | The Hound of the Baskervilles | In Cold Blood | The Hound of the Baskervilles is classic Holmes, and you just can't beat that timeless detective vibe. |
 | The Brain | In Cold Blood | Gone Girl | In Cold Blood is a pioneering piece of true crime that dives deep into the human psyche, which vibes more with my nerdy appreciation for groundbreaking storytelling. |