The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America by Erik Larson


My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I really enjoyed this book. It has a little bit of everything: history, murder, ambition, art, spectacle, and much, much more. It was well-paced and never dwelt on any one topic for too long before bringing the reader back to a new, interesting event or person. It is full of fun and wonderful details and personalities. It brings the struggle and glory of the Chicago World's Fair to life, and made me wish I could have seen it myself.

Seriously, put it on your "to read" list. You won't be sorry.




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