An account of the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893 relates the stories of two men who shaped the history of the event–architect Daniel H. Burnham, who coordinated its construction, and serial killer Herman Mudgett.
The Devil in the White City
By eriklarson
Excellent!
The best book ever, hands down. I can’t wait for his next project about Winston Churchill.
This is a book I highly recommend. It is so informative about the 1892
Chicago World’s Fair and the struggles to make it a success It also has a very intriguing sub-plot.
the title character was so sick as to be sickening. The alternate story of the fair was interesting.
Excellent descriptions of settings – Chicago and the World’s Fair. A top-notch book.
This was the first book I read by the author and I loved it. Great story telling and interesting subject.
Extremely interesting. Loved it.
Spellbound…hard to imagine something like this…..
Erik is one of the greatest non fiction writers of our time, and he proves with his amazing books, that truth is stranger than fiction.
This one has it all. Read it twice!!!!!
Creeps existed before the 20th century. Exciting read and great information on the Worlds Fair.
One of my top 5 books
True story of a physician turned serial killer during the worlds fair. As always, Eric Larsen delves deep into the facts of the story and builds a perfect picture of a sick, evil man who seized the opportunity to destroy lives.
Really two stories. One was the history of the Chicago World Fair, the other the story of a serial killer. Fascinating reading.
I enjoyed the telling of this tale that intertwined the history of the great fair with the chilling crimes of the devil. The book could have used a good editor, it was a bit confusing. But I enjoy historical stuff.
Loved it
Although this book has been around for some years, it is never to late to experience an amazing time in Chicago history. The magnitude of parallel stories, their depth and effects they both had on the city and history are incredible at the least. The author does a masterful job of intertwining the two stories being experienced publicly and …
Fascinating blend of history and story-telling.
Really enjoyed the historical perspective.
usually love Eric Larsen, but not this one. Grizzly