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The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America

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The story of two men's obsessions with the Chicago World's Fair, one its architect, the other a murderer. "The Devil in the White City" draws the ... Show synopsis

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Reviews of The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America

Overall customer rating: 4.651
stevespice

The Devil in the White City

by stevespice on Nov 15, 2012

This is a fascinating book. Anyone who is interested in the history of the city of Chicago should read it. There is also a lot about the history of America. I highly recommend this book. More

Melba C

Interesting history of Chicago

by Melba C on Jan 19, 2012

I love books written about this period in time. An enjoyable read, but I think I would have enjoyed it more if my family had lived in Chicago. More

Nelly4

Great read!

by Nelly4 on Jun 16, 2011

As a history and psychology teacher, this was the best of both worlds. Very easy to get into, couldn't put it down, wonderful details, absolutely absorbing. I really liked the pace and how each chapter switched so you were always wanting more details! This one's a keeper and I'm sure I'll reference ... More

Kathleen R

Chicago at its best and its worst.

by Kathleen R on May 19, 2011

Chicago is my hometown. I thought I knew all its secrets but Devil in the White City surprised me with just how low this city can go to look good. Larson is able to give his readers a lot of details and facts yet make them feel like fiction. This is a page turner that not only intertains but also ... More

lesable

Great Entertaing Read

by lesable on Mar 3, 2011

Excellent historical novel. Erik Larson has written an intersting and entertaining account of the Chicago Columbian Exposition and interwoven it with a fiendish murder mystery. I am a great fan of Mr. Larson's books. This is one more of his non-fiction works that is hard to put down and one I hated ... More

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NotTarzan

Which of his books is your favorite?

Loved, loved, loved this book. Also read the one about the dust storms and the one about Galveston. This one is by far my favorite.

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