I bought this book at my dad's suggestion. I had recommended "The Devil and Sherlock Holmes" by David Grann to him, and this was his response. The Devil in the White City is an extraordinary true tale of human, communal triumph and utter human depravity.
Larson's research is impeccable and every turn sheds light on the lives of the men and women of Chicago in the late 1800s.
The history links the vision and development of the World's Fair of Chicago with the life a serial killer stalking his victims, mostly young women newly entering this strange, industrial world.
Larson's writing style sets a lively pace, never dragging readers down with irrelevant detail. He relies on letters, journals and newspapers to draw a picture of the burgeoning city and its inhabitants. I was completely immersed in this world; enjoyed every page.
A delightful, intriguing book that soars to heights of glory and sinks to the depths of hell. I highly recommend this book.Get more detail about The Devil in the White City: A Saga of Magic and Murder at the Fair that Changed America.
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