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
Good story about the World’s Fair and a side of the first serial killer. I went on to read more about H. H. Holmes.
All Larson books are good. This one is one of his best. It is well written and helps to immerse the reader in the time and setting.
I enjoy every book he has written.
Two different plots woven together masterfully.
Interesting and informative.
Garishly good. Love historical books based on happenings of the time. Great visual conception of the fair in Chicago. Horribly incidents. Horrific atrocities.
Fabulous read! Loved story of 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago juxtaposed with the the deeds of a horrendous serial killer. Have recommended to friends.
I have read a number of this author’s books, and have always been satisfied.
Erik Larsen details the twisted life of what is now thought of as America’s first serial killer. But the fascinating part is how he explained how the 1893 world’s fair came about and detailed the construction of all of the pavilions. I’m from the Chicago area and was fascinated to learn how so much of what we now see there came about.
Fresh, entertaining, and well-written. An American original.
One of my favorite authors. Never fails to chose facinating subjects and dive deep with his research.
I loved this book. What a page turner. Great writing and characters and a bit of very interesting history!
I read this book several years ago and it is still one of my favorites. The plot is interesting but the information about the event and said it is fascinating.
It was well written and well constructed with the conjoined stories
Great author. Great book. Not disappointing.
Interesting
The White City was more interesting than the Devil.
Mr. Larson writes history in an entertaining, informative and suspenseful way that helps the reader remember and associate the facts with our current time. The way history should be written to grab the interest of readers. More for someone interested in the past but not looking for any great truth to emerge. His other books are also well written …
Non-fiction that reads like fiction. I learned lots about the Chicago Worlds Fair as well as the country’s first recorded serial killer. This book is extremely well written and worth the read.
Was the first book I read by this author. Have followed it up with a number of his other books. None have disappointed. A great find for history buffs and fiction lovers alike.