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Reass like a Nobel!
5By Heatherwilson8Such an interesting story that is true and yet reads just like a novel. So much of this story I did not know until reading through what the author has found in his own research. Very good read!Excellent book
5By Whim1954A fascinating snapshot of late 19th century America and the Chicago Worlds Fair. But also a gruesome tale of HH Holmes, little known serial killer operating under cover of Fair hoopla.Couldn’t put it down!
5By ryan_lanzendorf"The Devil in the White City" tells the fascinating story of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and a creepy serial killer who used the event to his advantage. The book does a great job of showing you how amazing the fair was while also scaring you with the true story of H.H. Holmes, who preyed on innocent people. It's a real page-turner that's perfect if you're into history, interesting buildings, or true crime.The devil in the White city
5By Bibi Cakes1Excellent bookDevil in the White City
4By thisisfrystratingDevil in the White City was well-written and fascinating. The 4 star rating was my fault, not the author’s. I had a hard time with all of the set-backs and frustrations throughout the story. Yet, as hard as it was for me to read, the book gives many examples of the beauty and strength of the human spirit.Love this book more and more, every time I read it
5By Lala_LundySo well written, structured, and insightful. Such a fun and intriguing way to learn about history.Thrilling
5By FunkyWolfeCome form the serial killer, stay for the drama of the world fairWow…wow…what? Wow
3By NrolvrSo fascinating! The fact that two moments like this could be woven together so intricately really shows Larsen to be a master historian!Interesting but not overly exciting
3By demari17This book was interesting, vivid descriptions capture the world fair in every detail, you can almost feel the mud on your boots in street, see the enormity of the structures built and the painstaking precision and detail put into the landscape. All the while understanding the scope of the sinister mayhem happening all around.Entrancing
5By Lonugkwv297The book is two stories, told in mostly alternating chapters. It is well researched and grippingly told. I had little knowledge of the Chicago Columbian Exposition. I was amazed at the great feat of its creation as well as the tremendous influence it had on everything from snack food to theme parks to architecture in the century to follow. Of course the real life murder story adds an additional dimension that will keep you glued to the pages.