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 read . Ingenious and thought provoking.
What a great book! Very well written, could be the first serial killer. Never knew he existed till I read the book.
Interesting history and juxtaposition of characters and ideas. However, it was the least enjoyable of his books that I have read because it seemed to be background heavy and then didn’t describe the denouement in as much detail. It may have been that there were too many characters for one book and not enough for two.
I loved every page of this true life murder mystery in Chicago. I learned so many fascinating things about Chicago and the World Fair of 1893.
This book was a slow start for me but at about halfway through I could see myself standing in the white city. The authors attention to detail is intense but he puts you there.
An amazing read.
Historical. Educational
This is the most fascinating non-fiction book I’ve read! It was like reading a magnificent historic novel. It was so enjoyable to visit Chicago afterwards. I had gained such a awesome respect for architecture after reading this book and went on as many walking tours as I could, professional and personal.
I like the 3 books I have read by this author. He makes historical novels come to life.
Enjoyed the background of the Chicago Worlds Fair, story not so much!
I really enjoyed this book about the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893. At least one of my grandparents lived in Chicago at the time (he was a child), and I grew up in the area, so I enjoyed the turn-of-the-century ambiance. The book is based on fact, but it’s a page-turner that reads like a novel. Juxtaposing the great architect Burnham and the killer …
Very dry and wordy. Difficult to read.
It was a captivating story packed with history, true crime and an insight into the era.
What made this so interesting was that this actually happened.
Can’t wait for the movie!
Never knew this history and glad to have read about this era and who made it.
Very interesting part of history
Very riveting read
Makes the World Fair come alive.
A History written to read like a novel.