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
I am from Chicago and did not realize how those building came to be. There is so much history and also the murder aspect.
I learned so much about Chicago and some of the people who influenced its development. The tie in to a serial killer is a bonus.
Story dragged along in some places but it was a page turner non the less. Hard to believe it was true it was so incredibly twisted.
I grew up near Chicago, and used to visit the Field Museum on a regular basis. I had no idea that was part of the 1933 World Fair. It was so interesting to read about all the work that was done to create this huge extravaganza. A lot of the buildings were basically facades that were only meant to last for a short time.
I loved reading about the …
A very interesting book. I like crime books and this one is a good one.
Couldn’t put it down!!!!
Eric Larson tells true
Stories and helps us to.relive little explored areas in our history. This book tells about an evil.man during the 1893 Chicago world’s Fair. His namew
Was Dr. Holmes and he killed women in his evil hotel. . This was a great historic book
Slow. SLOW. SSSSSLLLLLOOOOOWWWWWWW!
Very excellent read & I had to remind myself this book was based on real events- that made it scarier.
Worth a re-read….
Incredible story of our first serial killer. Great history, too, about Chicago and the World’s Fair.
First Erik Larson book I read. He makes history come alive.
Loved it because it’s based on true events.
Well written juxtaposition of the Chicago Worlds Fair and the twisted mass murders taking place close by.
Great story with a double plot….very interesting, Read this for our book club.
Amazing reconstruction of a distinct period in American history .
Fantastic
Loved this book!
Don’t start reading if you don’t have the time to finish, because you won’t want to put it down.
Wow. Could not put it down.