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The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America
by Larson, Erik
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Overview
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Erik Larson, author of #1 bestseller In the Garden of Beasts, intertwines the true tale of the 1893 World's Fair and the cunning serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims to their deaths. Combining meticulous research with nail-biting storytelling, Erik Larson has crafted a narrative with all the wonder of newly discovered history and the thrills of the best fiction.
- Format: TradePaperback
- Author: Larson, Erik
- ISBN: 9781594136245
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 8.40 x 1.40
- Number Of Pages: 689
- Publication Year: 2013
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Chicago's finest murder hotel
Liz L. - 1 year 3 months agoI picked this book up when I first moved to Chicago, and I learned both an awful lot of awful things about notorious serial killer H. H. Holmes, and also an awful lot of interesting things about the Chicago World's Fair. I recommend this book to anyone interested in either serial killers or parks.
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A Wonderful Narrative History
Nathan C. - 2 years 10 months agoThe Devil in the White City is a wonderful narrative history, showing us the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago. While describing the incredible construction of the "White City" in glorious architectural detail, Erik Larson describes the activities of Dr. Holmes, a dubious doctor who uses the Fair as bait and cover for mass murder. My favorite part is the description of the sumptuous gardens and grounds of the Fair, designed and executed by Frederick Olmstead, best known for creating Central Park in New York City.
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Great nonfiction book that reads like a historical fiction novel!
Lizzy C. - 5 years 2 months agoI really liked this book! I’m a big fan of historical fiction, true crime, and I’ve recently gotten more into nonfiction, and this book felt like a really great blend of those. It was based mostly in fact, but read more like a historical fiction novel and kept you on your toes. The swapping between two different concurrent narratives also added another layer of depth that made it hard to put down. If you like historical fiction and/or true crime I’d highly recommend this! #SpringPicks
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Great nonfiction that reads like a (creepy and informative) novel
Corrie S. - 5 years 2 months agoThis is absolutely my favorite nonfiction book. It reads like a novel and weaves together the story of Chicago, of the worlds fair, and of a really creepy serial killer. So fun! #SpringPicks
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Amazing Read
Randy W. - 5 years 4 months agoGreat read. Reads like a drama, but it’s a non-fiction. I would highly recommend it. The Chicago World Fair created many historical figures.